GE SmartHome™ IntelliCorder Camera System User’s Guide 45227-1 07/17/06
Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future reference. Congratulations With the GE branded IntelliCorder, you can monitor the entrance of any home or business and safely answer your door before opening. The internal Digital Video Recorder (DVR), can capture the video/audio of any visitor even when you are not present. The IntelliCorder is a high-quality, battery-operated security monitoring device.
Parts Checklist Identify all parts before proceeding with installation Adjustment Tool IntelliCorder Battery Charger Rechargeable Battery Clock Battery (installed in IntelliCorder) T-Shaped Lock-Screw Mounting Bracket Camera with PIR sensor and double-side tape Support tubes (2 sizes)
Things You Should Know FCC Warning Any unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment would void the users authority to operate. This IntelliCorder complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The IntelliCorder may not cause harmful interference 2. The IntelliCorder may accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important Safeguards 1. Cleaning – Turn off this video unit before cleaning.
you feel the IntelliCorder may not be performing correctly, contact customer service for assistance. 3. Motion Detection – The PIR motion sensor will NOT detect motion through glass storm doors, screen doors or metal gates. 4. Camera faceplate care – Do not clean the lens with strong or abrasive detergents. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped applicator and ethanol alcohol. 5. Light Source – The Cameras viewing area must be illuminated with a suitable light source during evening and nighttime hours. 6.
Features Monitor and Sensor Front 1. LCD Screen - 1.5” LTPS LCD 2. Speaker - play back the audio sound of recorded file in PLAY mode 3. SD Card Insert Slot 4. Battery Cover 5. Microphone 6. Motion-activated Sensor – detects motion up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) away and from a horizontal angle of up to 125 degrees (Motion cannot be detected through glass storm doors, screen doors or metal gates). 7. Lens Control Panel 1. OK – confirm setting 2. CURSOR – 3. MENU – enter Menu screen 4.
Operation Indicators 3 1. New Message Light Indicator (Green) 2. Full Memory Light Indicator (Red) 3. Key Light Guide (Blue) – illuminates when user presses any button 4. Low Battery Light Indicator (Red) Preparation 1 2 4 Charging CAMERA Battery Charge Battery fully before use 1. Plug in Charger. 2. Insert Battery onto the Charger, observing proper +/- polarities as indicated. The red light will turn on. 3. When charging is complete, the light changes to Green. 4. Remove Battery from the Charger.
The rechargeable battery can last up to two years. If operation time becomes very short even after a sufficient charge, discard Battery properly and contact Customer Service to purchase a replacement battery. • If the battery will not be used for a long period of time, it will need to be fully charged, then fully discharged for storage. Install Battery 1. Press and slide the battery cover downward. The cover is spring-loaded and will open up horizontally. 2.
To Remove Battery tab down to unlock battery. The battery is spring-loaded and will eject out. 3. Once the battery has been removed, press the cover down and slide up to lock the battery cover. 1. Press and slide the battery cover downward. The cover is spring-loaded and will open up horizontally. 2.
To avoid Battery damage: CLOCK Battery Installation The IntelliCorder’s internal clock operates on a CR2032 lithium flat cell battery (included). To replace battery when expired: • Do not drop or jar Battery • Use Battery with the IntelliCorder only • If Battery is used in extremely high temperatures, an internal safety circuit will automatically stop the IntelliCorder’s operation to prolong Battery life. 1. Remove the cover on the back of the unit by rotating tabs into unlock position. 2.
Installation Choose a Mounting Location The IntelliCorder is designed to mount on a smooth, flat door surface. Select a door/entrance you wish to monitor. The recommended mounting height is approximately 5 - 6 feet. At this height, the PIR sensor detects motion up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) away, with a viewing angle up to 125 degrees.
3. Feed the ribbon cable through the mounting hole of the mounting bracket. Position the Mounting Bracket over the peep hole opening on the inside of your door. 4. Feed the ribbon cable through the support tube. Place the Support tube through the Mounting Bracket into the peep hole and screw onto the PIR tube . Use the Adjustment Tool to turn the Support tube clockwise until the mounting plate is secured to the door. Take care not to overtighten the Support Tube. 5.
6. To activate clock battery, pull the insulator tab from the back side of Monitor. 7. Position the slot located at the top edge of the IntelliCorder onto the top tab of the Mounting Bracket. Next, fit the slot located at the bottom edge of the IntelliCorder onto the lower tab of the mounting bracket. Press the IntelliCorder firmly into position. 8. Insert the T-shaped lock-screw into hole located at bottom of the IntelliCorder and turn it clockwise until it locks into position.
SD Card (not included) For increased recording time, data (Video files) can be stored onto standard SD memory cards. Data from the IntelliCorder’s internal memory can also be downloaded to an SD card. The IntelliCorder accepts SD memory cards up to 1GB. SD Card Insertion/Removal 1. Insert SD card with the logo facing outward toward the LCD screen. Press the SD memory card inward until it ‘clicks’ into position. 2. To remove the SD memory card, press in on it to release. It will click and eject out.
Operating Modes The system can be set to operate in one of three modes: RECORD, LIVE or PLAY. The desired operating mode can be selected using the MODE switch on the left side of the IntelliCorder. mode. For longer recording time you can use SD memory cards up to 1GB (see page 26). If a SD memory card is detected, video files will store to the memory card. When the memory is full, (either internal or on SD memory card) recording will stop and the Full (Red) indicator light will turn on.
PIR Sensor activation may not occur when: • Motion is very slow or very fast. • Moving object is very small. • Motion occurs only in 1 corner of viewing area. Note: The PIR sensor will not detect motion through a glass storm door, screen door or metal gate.
1. Set MODE switch to LIVE. 2. A sensor capture icon will appear. 3. When activated, the PIR system will monitor the surrounding area in front of the door for motion. It will go to standby mode when no motion is detected or motion has ceased for 5 or 10 seconds (selectable, see Page 22) 4. You can view outside scene on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. Use DISPLAY button to switch between LCD ON/TEXTS OFF/LCD OFF. LCD ON allows you to view a scene while in live or record mode.
• To Pan (in Zoom mode only) Hold to pan to desired position When the video is paused/stopped 20 05/01 /01 12 :0 0:00 20 05/01 /03 12 :0 0:00 20 05/01 /06 12 :0 0 :00 • Press to skip to previous/next video • Press to increase volume or to decrease it Notes: • The IntelliCorder saves video files with date and time information In Thumbnail mode 20 05/01 /09 12 :0 0:00 • New message light will turn off when the video is played • Recordings will stop when starting the Play Back Mode (Video) •
Video File Auto Delete Enable Playback status Video stop Video Playing Video Pause Battery Status Full Power Level 66% Power Level 33% Power Level Empty 21/28 Current File / Total File SD card Status Present and Valid Present but Locked 2005/01/01 Movie Date and Time x1 Playback Zoom Ratio 12:00:00 Zoom position Set Clock White region – Whole The clock time is lost in Green region - Zoomed last power off Using Menu Mode 1. Press MENU button for Menu mode.
RECORD/ LIVE Mode Menu Screen Select Movie (Resolution) Quality Select White balance EV Set Up - Select Exposure Compensation Choose Auto Off in 5 seconds or 10 seconds Enable/Disable Auto Delete Function Enter Setup Mode Movie Quality You can select the Movie quality mode in video recording. The default setting is Standard Play. Fine (640x480 15fps) Standard Play (320x240 30fps) Long Play (320x240 15fps) 1. Set MODE switch to LIVE. 2. Press MENU button to enter Menu mode 3.
Adjust White Balance White balance adjustment can make subjects look washed out or it can allow more natural color balance for video recording. Normally, white balance is automatically adjusted. You can obtain different results by adjusting the white balance manually to fit your actual living environment. Auto Sunlight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten 1. Set MODE switch to LIVE while the LCD is on. 2. Press MENU button to enter Menu mode 3. Use to move to White Balance (AWB) 4.
6. Press OK to confirm the selected quality and go back to the previous menu. Press menu to return to live mode. 7. Note: You can press the MENU button anytime during setting to cancel the selection and go back to the previous menu Choose Auto Off 5 seconds 10 seconds To conserve power, the IntelliCorder will automatically go to stand-by mode whenever it detects no motion in RECORD or LIVE mode, or remains idle in PLAY mode. 1. Set MODE switch to LIVE while the LCD is ON 2.
PLAY Mode Menu Screen E ra se T hi s Erase a Single Video File. Erase All Video Files Adjust Volume Level Enter Setup Mode Go back to Thumbnail Mode Erase This 1. Set MODE switch to PLAY and ensure the LCD is on 2. Use to select to the desired file to erase in thumbnail mode 3. Press MENU button to enter Menu mode C a ncel 4. Press OK to enter the setting mode 5. Use to select “Cancel” or “OK”. Ok Press OK to confirm the selected command. 6.
Adjust Volume 1. Set MODE switch to PLAY and ensure the LCD is on Volume 2. Press MENU button to enter Menu mode 3. Use to move to Volume setting 4. Press OK to enter the setting mode 5. Use to adjust your desired sound level 6. Press OK to confirm the selected quality and go back to the previous menu. Press menu to return to live mode. 7.
4. Use to move to LCD Brightness. Press OK to enter 5. Use to reduce the brightness value or to increase it 6. Press OK to confirm the selected quality and go back to the previous menu. Press menu to return to live mode. 7. Note: You can press the MENU button anytime during setting to cancel the selection and go back to the previous menu Choose Flicker Option This setting is for 50Hz/60Hz lighting. E.g. US: 60Hz EU: 50Hz HK: 50Hz Adjust LCD Brightness 0.0 -2.0 0 . 2.
7. Note: You can press the MENU button anytime during setting to cancel the selection and go back to the previous menu Copy Files to SD Card The Copy Files function can be used to copy all video files at once from internal memory to SD card. Note: IntelliCorder will automatically detect an SD memory card after insertion. Record, Play and other file management tasks will be routed from internal memory to SD card. St ar t C opy ing Files f ro m inte r na l M em ory to SD C ar d? C a ncel 1.
1. Press MENU switch to enter Menu mode 2. Use to move to Setup 3. Press OK to enter the setting mode 4. Use to move to Date/Time. Press OK to enter 5. Use to move to desired item. The selected item is always blinking 6. Press to increase the current item’s value or to decrease it 7. After setting, press OK to save changes and go back to previous menu 8. During setting, press MENU button to cancel selection and go back to previous menu Choose Language L a ngu a ge 1.
Firmware Version Occasionally, software updates/improvements may become available. The IntelliCorder has the ability to load new software. Check the website periodically to find out if new software versions are available. Instructions to download from the web site and upload to the IntelliCorder can also be found on the web site. You can also contact Customer Service for any questions at 1-800- 654-8483 1. Press MENU button to enter Menu mode 2. Use to move to Setup 3.
Download Video To download video images directly from a SD memory card to your PC, a Multimedia or SD card reader compatible with your computer is required. Your IntelliCorder compresses video data into AVI format. Typical video data file name Root: folder <100 CODER> CLIP0001~2,3,…. : As displayed on your PC screen Software Requirements An XviD code is required to view recorded movies on your computer’s media viewer. A free XviD code is available for download from http://www.koepi.org/xvid.
Trouble Shooting Cont. SYMPTOM REMEDIES The power goes off The Battery is dead or nearly dead • Recharge battery The AUTO RECORD function does not work There is no AUTO RECORD in the LIVE, PLAY or menu settings. • Set MODE to RECORD The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time You have used the Battery in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time.
Specifications Input Power: Charger 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz Battery Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Type DC 3.7V Video Recording Camera 1/5” CMOS, Approx. 300,000 pixels LCD: 1.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: Jasco Products Company warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of 1 year from the original date of consumer purchase. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of this product only and does not extend to consequential or incidental damage to other products that may be used with this unit. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied.
