User's Manual

Congratulations
on purchasing your new VTech product.
Before using this product, please read
Important safety instructions.
This manual has instructions on how to set up
and register your new sensor. For instructions
on sensor settings, see the Abridged user’s
manual that came with your VC7151/VC7152.
You may also view or download the online
User’s manual of VC7151/VC7152 for a full
set of installation and operation instructions at
www.vtechphones.com. In Canada, visit
www.vtechcanada.com.
What’s in the box
Your product package contains the following
items. Save your sales receipt and original
packaging in the event warranty service is
necessary.
Sensor overview
1 – Latch button
Press to open the battery compartment
case.
2 – Back cover
3 – Pair button
Red for a second when the sensor is
powered on.
Press and hold to enter the registration
mode.
4 – LED light
Flashes red when the sensor is in the
registration mode.
5 – Battery compartment case
Before use
Install batteries to the sensor
Press the latch button on the sensor to
open the battery compartment case.
Insert two AAA batteries into the battery
compartment.
NOTES
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable
(Ni-Cad, Ni-Mh, etc) batteries.
While you insert the batteries, make sure the
polarities are correct.
The batteries operate properly under the
temperature between -18°C (0°F) and 50°C (122°F).
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Add and register a sensor
Add your new VC7001 garage door status sensor
to your VC7151/VC7152 telephone system.
Register each sensor with the telephone base
before use.
To register a garage door status sensor:
Press and hold /FIND HANDSET on the
telephone base for about 4 seconds until
the IN USE light turns on. The telephone
base shows Registering... Please wait.
Press and hold the pair button on the garage
door status sensor, until the LED light
flashes red, to enter the registration mode.
The telephone base shows Garage X
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registered and you hear a beep when the
registration process completes. The registration
process takes about 90 seconds to complete.
Replacing a sensor
If you have purchased this new VC7001
accessory sensor to replace an old sensor,
follow the instructions to deregister your
old sensor. The VC7151/VC7152 telephone
system can support up to 400 sensors.
To replace a sensor, you must deregister the
registered sensor first, and then register this
new sensor to the telephone base.
To deregister a sensor:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
Enter the code *33734# to access the
DEREGISTER menu.
Scroll to Single sensor, and then press
SELECT.
Scroll to the sensor you want to deregister,
and then press SELECT.
Press YES to confirm the deregistration.
The telephone base shows Garage X is
deregistered and you hear a beep when the
deregistration process completes.
To deregister all sensors:
Press MENU when the phone is not in use.
Enter the code *33734# to access the
DEREGISTER menu.
Press SELECT to select All sensors.
Press YES to confirm the deregistration.
The telephone base shows All sensors are
deregistered and you hear a beep when the
deregistration process completes.
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Garage X refers to the sensor’s name. X refers
to the system-assigned number of the sensor.
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Check the sensor before use
1. Hold the sensor and tilt it to 90 degrees,
with the logo facing downward.
You will hear an announcement alert -
“Garage X is open”, from the handset and
the telephone base.
The handset and the telephone base will
display Garage X is open” and then .
The SENSOR light on the telephone
base will turn red.
2. Tilt the sensor to 90 degrees to the original
upright position.
will disappear from the handset and
the telephone base.
The SENSOR light on the telephone
base will turn off.
NOTE
There is a component inside this sensor to detect
orientation. It is normal to hear a rattling sound
when tilted.
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Test the location for sensor
You can mount the garage door status sensor
on a garage door that raises overhead. Before
mounting the sensor, make sure you test if the
location you install the sensor is in range from
the telephone base.
1. Take the sensor to the desired mounting
location on the garage door.
2. Open the garage door and listen for an
announcement alert at your handset and
telephone base.
Use your handset to enter the Settings menu,
and then the Sensor setup menu. Follow the
steps to test the sensor’s signal strength. Move
the base closer to the garage, or move the
sensor closer to the base, if the sensor is out
of range.
NOTES
Use adhesive tape to hold the sensor temporarily
in place whilst testing, and step away from the
sensor before testing. This allows a better radio
transmission between the sensor and the base
Mount the sensor at a higher position of the
garage door. Depending on surroundings and
obstructing factors, like concrete garage walls, a
tall metal storage cabinet, or an SUV, the sensor
may not transmit to the base properly.
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Mount the sensor
NOTE
Make sure the mounting surface is clean.
A textured surface or any imperfections to
a smooth surface can keep the sticker from
making a strong bond.
TIP
You can choose to mount the sensor with sticker
first, and then use screws later if you decide to
mount it at that location for long term.
Mount with sticker
1. Attach the sticker onto the rectangular area
of the back cover, and then stick the garage
door status sensor onto the garage door.
2. Firmly press the sensor for 30 seconds to
ensure full contact on the surface area.
Mount with screws
1. Press the latch button on the sensor to
open the battery compartment case.
2. Use the two holes on the back cover to mark
the desired location of the garage door.
3. Remove the back cover and drill two holes
into the garage door.
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4. Align the holes on the back cover of the
sensor with the holes on the garage door.
Stick the back cover onto the door. Tighten
the screws into the holes to secure the back
cover onto the garage door.
TIP
You may also choose to attach the sticker onto the
back cover to strengthen the bond, if necessary.
5. Push the battery compartment case back
to the back cover on the garage door until it
clicks into place.
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General product care
Taking care of your sensor
Your sensor contains sophisticated electronic parts,
so it must be treated with care.
Avoid rough treatment
Place the sensor down gently. Save the original
packing materials to protect your sensor if you ever
need to ship it.
Avoid water
Your sensor can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not
use the sensor outdoors in the rain, or handle it with
wet hands. Do not install the sensor near a sink,
bathtub or shower.
Electrical storms
Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges
harmful to electronic equipment. For your own safety,
take caution when using electrical appliances during
storms.
Cleaning your sensor
Your sensor has a durable plastic casing that should
retain its luster for many years. Clean it only with a
dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not usedampened cloth or
cleaning solvents of any kind.
Storage
When you are not going to use the sensor for some
time, remove the battery from the sensor. Store the
sensor in a cool and dry place.
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VC7001
Accessory Garage Door
Status Sensor
for use with
VTech models VC7151/VC7152
User’s manual
User’s manual
Garage door status
sensor
Double-sided
adhesive sticker
AAA battery x 2 Screws
User’s manual
“Garage X*
is open.”
Alerts