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© 2017 VTech Communications, Inc.

All rights reserved. 08/17. VC9312-245_IG_V2.0

Document order number: 96-011812-020-100

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Limited warranty

What does this limited warranty cover?

The manufacturer of this VTech Product warrants to 
the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“Consumer” 
or “you”) that the Product and all accessories 
provided in the sales package (“Product”) are 
free from defects in material and workmanship, 
pursuant to the following terms and conditions, 
when installed and used normally and in accordance 
with the Product operating instructions. This limited 
warranty extends only to the Consumer for Products 
purchased and used in the United States of America 
and Canada.

What will VTech do if the Product is not free from 

defects in materials and workmanship during 

the limited warranty period (“Materially Defective 

Product”)?

During the limited warranty period, VTech’s 
authorized service representative will repair 
or replace at VTech’s option, without charge, 
a Materially Defective Product. If we repair 
the Product, we may use new or refurbished 
replacement parts. If we choose to replace the 
Product, we may replace it with a new or refurbished 
Product of the same or similar design. We will retain 
defective parts, modules, or equipment. Repair or 
replacement of the Product, at VTech’s option, is 
your exclusive remedy. VTech will return the repaired 
or replacement Products to you in working condition. 
You should expect the repair or replacement to take 
approximately 30 days.

How long is the limited warranty period?

The limited warranty period for the Product extends 

for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase. If 

VTech repairs or replaces a Materially Defective 

Product under the terms of this limited warranty, 

this limited warranty also applies to the repaired or 

replacement Product for a period of either (a) 90 days 

from the date the repaired or replacement Product 

is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the 

original one-year warranty; whichever is longer. 

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

1.  Product that has been subjected to misuse, 

accident, shipping or other physical damage, 

improper installation, abnormal operation or 

handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other 

liquid intrusion; or

2.  Product that has been damaged due to repair, 

alteration or modification by anyone other than 

an authorized service representative of VTech; or

3.  Product to the extent that the problem 

experienced is caused by signal conditions, 
network reliability, or cable or antenna systems; 
or

4.  Product to the extent that the problem is caused 

by use with non-VTech accessories; or

5.  Product whose warranty/quality stickers, product 

serial number plates or electronic serial numbers 
have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; 
or

6.  Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped 

for repair from outside the United States of 
America or Canada, or used for commercial or 
institutional purposes (including but not limited to 
Products used for rental purposes); or

7.  Product returned without a valid proof of 

purchase (see item 2 below); or

8.  Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of 

customer controls, and installation or repair of 
systems outside the unit.

How do you get warranty service?

To obtain warranty service in the USA, please visit 
our website at www.vtechphones.com or call  
1-844-848-8324 (1-844-84-VTECH). In Canada, go 
to www.vtechcanada.com or call 1-888-211-2005.

NOTE:

 Before calling for service, please review the 

user’s manual - a check of the Product’s controls and 
features may save you a service call.
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume 
the risk of loss or damage during transit and 
transportation and are responsible for delivery 
or handling charges incurred in the transport of 
the Product(s) to the service location. VTech 
will return repaired or replaced Product under 
this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery or 
handling charges are prepaid. VTech assumes no 
risk for damage or loss of the Product in transit. If 
the Product failure is not covered by this limited 
warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the 
terms of this limited warranty, VTech will notify you 
and will request that you authorize the cost of repair 
prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for 
the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the 
repair of Products that are not covered by this limited 
warranty.

What must you return with the Product to get 

warranty service?

1.  Return the entire original package and 

contents including the Product to the VTech 
service location along with a description of the 
malfunction or difficulty; and

2.  Include a “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) 

identifying the Product purchased (Product 
model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and

3.  Provide your name, complete and correct mailing 

address, and telephone number.

Frequently asked questions

Below are the questions most frequently asked about 
the wireless monitoring system. If you cannot find the 
answer to your question in the below table, visit our 
website at www.vtechphones.com or call  
1-844-848-8324 (1-844-84-VTECH) for customer 
service. 

The LEDs on 

the camera 

unit are too 

bright. Can I 

turn them off?

You can turn off the LEDs of 
your camera units. Read the 

Online LED indication

 section 

under 

Camera settings

 in your 

home viewer’s app manual for 
instructions.

Why does the 

HD camera 

not respond 

normally?

Try the following (in the order 
listed) for common cure:
1. Disconnect the power to the 

camera unit.

2. Wait a few minutes before 

connecting power back to the 
camera unit.

3. Reboot the home viewer.

Why is my 

screen in black 

and white?

The HD camera unit has a 
light sensor that measures the 
ambient light. When the ambient 
light is dim, such as during 
nighttime or in a dark room, the 
camera activates its infrared 
LEDs, and displays the camera 
view in black and white.

Why does my 

HD camera 

show offline? 

Why is the 

connection lost 

every now and 

then?

The camera unit may lose the 
Internet connection. Check your 
network and the router setting.
Other electronic products may 
cause interference with your HD 
cameras. Try installing your HD 
cameras as far away from these 
electronic devices as possible.

Other limitations

This warranty is the complete and exclusive 
agreement between you and VTech. It supersedes 
all other written or oral communications related to 
this Product. VTech provides no other warranties for 
this Product. The warranty exclusively describes all 
of VTech’s responsibilities regarding the Product. 
There are no other express warranties. No one 
is authorized to make modifications to this limited 
warranty and you should not rely on any such 
modification.
State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you 
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, 
which vary from state to state or province to province.
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of 
fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an 
unwritten warranty that the Product is fit for ordinary 
use) are limited to one year from the date of purchase. 
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how 
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation 
may not apply to you. In no event shall VTech be liable 
for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, 
or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost 
profits or revenue, inability to use the Product or 
other associated equipment, the cost of substitute 
equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from 
the use of this Product. Some states/provinces do 
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, so the above limitation or 
exclusion may not apply to you. 

Please retain your original sales receipt as proof 

of purchase.

Insert micro SD card into the home 

viewer (optional)

Your home viewer comes with 4GB internal 

flash memory that allows you to store snapshots 

captured and videos recorded manually with your 

cameras. You can also insert a micro SD card 

into the home viewer for more storage capacity.

NOTES

•  Some of the internal flash memory will be occupied 

by the home viewer’s operating system and data 

storage. The actual memory available will be less 

than 4GB.

Insert micro SD card 

Insert micro SD card into the camera 

units (recommended)

Your camera units can capture videos of the 

monitoring area when motion is detected. You 

can choose to save the videos to a micro SD 

card.

NOTES

•  Your camera units support Class 4 or higher micro 

SD cards, with each storage capacity up to 32GB.

CAUTION

•  Prior to inserting or ejecting the micro SD card, the 

camera unit must be powered off. To power off, 

unplug the camera unit from the power supply. 

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5.  Connect the power adapter to the camera unit 

and a power supply not controlled by a wall 

switch.

3.  Align the holes on the wall mount bracket 

with the screws on the wall or on the ceiling. 

Tighten the screws in the holes.

4.  Place the camera unit on the wall mount 

bracket, and then slide it forward until it locks 

into place. 

-OR-

Mount the camera unit (optional)

1.  Place the wall mount bracket on a wall or on 

the ceiling, and then use a pencil to mark two 

holes in parallel.

2.  Remove the wall mount bracket and then drill 

two holes in the wall or on the ceiling (7/32” 

drill bit).

•  If you drill the holes into an object other than a 

stud, insert the wall anchors into the holes and 
tap gently on the ends with a hammer until the 
wall anchors are flush with the wall.

Set up your wireless monitoring 

system

After you have connected the home viewer and 

the camera units, refer to the Quick start guide 

included in your package to set up your wireless 

monitoring system.

2 Camera Wireless Monitoring System setup:

•  Set up Wi-Fi connection
•  Add cameras

micro

 SD

micro SD

Connect to audio output device 

(optional)

The camera unit has a built-in speaker. You can 

also connect an external self-powered speaker to 

your camera unit for extra sound quality.

AUDIO IN

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Test the location for the camera 

units

Before you install your camera units, you need to 

test which of your selected monitoring areas within 

the house have good Wi-Fi signal strength. After 

you have connected your home viewer to a Wi-Fi 

network, you can use your home viewer’s Wi-Fi 

signal strength indicator to assist in checking. 

Once you have identified a suitable location, you 

can install your camera unit. Adjust the distance 

between your camera units and the Wi-Fi router if 

needed.

TIP

•  Depending on surroundings and obstructing factors, 

such as the effect distance and internal walls have 

on signal strength, you may experience reduced  

Wi-Fi signal. To improve the Wi-Fi signal strength, 

adjust the distance or direction of your home viewer. 

Check with your home viewer again.

General product care

To keep this product working well and looking 

good, follow these guidelines:
•  Avoid putting it near heating appliances and 

devices that generate electrical noise (for 

example, motors or fluorescent lamps).

•  DO NOT expose it to direct sunlight or 

moisture.

•  Avoid dropping the product or treating it 

roughly.

•  Clean with a soft cloth.
•  DO NOT immerse the camera unit in water 

and do not clean it under the tap.

•  DO NOT use cleaning spray or liquid cleaners.
•  Make sure the camera unit is dry before you 

connect it to the mains again.

Storage

When you are not going to use the wireless 

monitoring system for some time, store the home 

viewer, the camera units, and the adapters in a 

cool and dry place.

Pair new camera unit

You can add or replace any camera units to your 

2 Camera Wireless Monitoring System.

The wireless monitoring system family includes 

HD cameras 

VC921

 and 

VC931

, which can be 

purchased separately. They can be cross-paired 
within the family, for example, you can have a 
combination of 

VC921

 and 

VC931

. You can pair a 

maximum of four HD camera units to your home 
viewer.

For more details, refer to the online app manual 
of your wireless monitoring system (

VC921

 or 

VC931

) in the Help page of your home viewer.

NOTES

•  Your home viewer can pair and access a maximum 

of four camera units. You can add more camera 
units to your wireless monitoring system using the 

MyVTech Cams

 mobile app. Download the mobile 

app and create a user account. Then, you can pair 
your existing camera units in your home viewer and 
pair additional camera units to your user account 
using the mobile app. The mobile app can pair 
and access up to 10 camera units. The additional 
camera units can only be paired and accessed via 
the mobile app.

Technical specifications

Frequency

Camera unit: 2412 - 2462 MHz

Channels

11

LCD

5’’ Color LCD
(IPS 480x854 pixels)

Nominal 
effective 
range

Maximum power allowed by FCC 
and IC. Actual operating range may 
vary according to environmental 
conditions at the time of use.

Power 
requirement

1.  Home viewer power adapter:

Input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz
Output: 5V DC 1.5A

2.  Home viewer USB charger:  

5V DC

3.  Home viewer: 3.7V Li-polymer 

battery is built-in.

Camera unit power adapters:
Input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz
Output: 5V DC 1500mA

Connect and charge the home viewer

NOTES

•  The home viewer is fully charged after three hours of 

continuous charging.

•  It takes longer to charge when the home viewer is 

turned on. To shorten the charging time, turn the 

home viewer off while charging.

•  The standby time varies depending on your actual 

use.

After the home viewer is fully charged, press and 

hold   to power on.

The battery icon indicates the battery status (see 

the following table).

Battery 

indicators

Battery 

status

Action

The screen 
displays  .

The battery 
has very little 
charge and 
may be 

used 

for only a 
short time.

Charge 
without 
interruption 
(about  
30 minutes).

The battery 
icon becomes 
solid  .

The battery 
is fully 
charged.

To keep 
the battery 
charged, 
connect it to 
AC power 
when not in 
use.

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Summary of Contents for VC9312-245

Page 1: ...nstallation guide VC9312 245 Go to www vtechphones com for support and the latest VTech product news 2 Camera Wireless Monitoring System Installation guide VC9312 245 Go to www vtechphones com for support and the latest VTech product news ...

Page 2: ... wireless network to stream live video and audio through the HD camera units and 5 inch touch screen home viewer You can also monitor your areas from your smartphone and mobile tablet VTech 2 Camera Wireless Monitoring System uses MyVTech Cams app to let you instantly see and hear what s happening in your areas from anywhere in the world The app can be the App Store or the Google PlayTM Store dire...

Page 3: ...ement Network Wi Fi Wi Fi router 2 4GHz IEEE 802 11 b g n Internet connection At least 1 0 Mbps upload bandwidth per camera micro SD card Support Class 4 or higher with storage capacity up to 32GB Smartphones tablets for remote access Android or iOS devices with 3G 4G mobile communication Android 4 4 or later or iOS 8 0 or later Video codec for remote access H 264 mic x 2 x 2 x 2 ...

Page 4: ...mera overview 1 Light sensor 2 Infrared LEDs Allow you to see clearly in a dark surrounding 3 Camera lens 4 Microphone 5 Antenna Connect to router with Wi Fi 6 Speaker 7 Power jack mic a b c d e volume f g h k l micro SD i j ...

Page 5: ...t is idle Flash orange and blue slowly during video streaming Flash orange and blue quickly and alternately when the camera unit is updating its firmware TIP You can turn off the camera s LEDs if you find them too bright Read the Online LED indication section under Camera settings in your home viewer s app manual for instructions 12 Volume Press to decrease the speaker volume Volume Press to incre...

Page 6: ...e screen display without powering off the home viewer You can still hear sound from the camera unit if the camera is streaming and the speaker volume of the home viewer is turned on 3 5 inch touch screen monitor When the screen is turned on and locked swipe to unlock the screen 4 Microphone 5 Antenna 6 Speaker 7 micro SD card slot 8 RESET Force reboot the home viewer ...

Page 7: ... for transferring manually captured snapshots and recorded videos stored in the home viewer How the system works The Wi Fi router not included provides Internet connectivity to your wireless monitoring system It serves as a communicating channel between your camera units and home viewer allowing you to monitor and or control your camera units wherever you are ...

Page 8: ...ing unique Change default passwords to unique strong passwords A strong password Is at least 10 characters long Is complex Does not contain dictionary words or personal information Contains a mix of uppercase letters lowercase letters special characters and numbers Keep your devices up to date Download security patches from manufacturers as soon as they become available This will ensure you always...

Page 9: ...ooth Security Tips www fcc gov consumers guides how protect yourself online 2 U S Department of Homeland Security Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet www us cert gov ncas tips ST15 003 3 Federal Trade Commission Using IP Cameras Safely https www consumer ftc gov articles 0382 using ip cameras safely 4 Wi Fi Alliance Discover Wi Fi Security http www wi fi org discover wi fi security ...

Page 10: ...into a ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet Make sure the camera units and the power adapter cords are out of reach of children Connect the Camera units Wi Fi connection NOTES Before you connect the camera units make sure you have Internet access and a Wi Fi router IEEE 802 11 b g n Data charges apply and service plan may vary for Internet access Router is not included Do not plug in the netw...

Page 11: ...on optional After you have paired the camera units with your home viewer via Wi Fi you can connect the camera units to the Internet using the network cables to optimize your Internet connection Refer to the online app manual for the instructions on how to pair your camera units with your home viewer volume micro SD volume micro SD ...

Page 12: ...pending on your actual use After the home viewer is fully charged press and hold to power on The battery icon indicates the battery status see the following table Battery indicators Battery status Action The screen displays The battery has very little charge and may be used for only a short time Charge without interruption about 30 minutes The battery icon becomes solid The battery is fully charge...

Page 13: ...ed You can choose to save the videos to a micro SD card NOTES Your camera units support Class 4 or higher micro SD cards with each storage capacity up to 32GB CAUTION Prior to inserting or ejecting the micro SD card the camera unit must be powered off To power off unplug the camera unit from the power supply volume micro SD micro SD micr o SD micr o S Click ...

Page 14: ...ected the home viewer and the camera units refer to the Quick start guide included in your package to set up your wireless monitoring system 2 Camera Wireless Monitoring System setup Set up Wi Fi connection Add cameras Test the location for the camera units Before you install your camera units you need to test which of your selected monitoring areas within the house have good Wi Fi signal strength...

Page 15: ...the holes into an object other than a stud insert the wall anchors into the holes and tap gently on the ends with a hammer until the wall anchors are flush with the wall TIP Depending on surroundings and obstructing factors such as the effect distance and internal walls have on signal strength you may experience reduced Wi Fi signal To improve the Wi Fi signal strength adjust the distance or direc...

Page 16: ...he wall mount bracket with the screws on the wall or on the ceiling Tighten the screws in the holes 4 Place the camera unit on the wall mount bracket and then slide it forward until it locks into place OR micro SD mi cro SD ...

Page 17: ...nit and a power supply not controlled by a wall switch Connect to audio output device optional The camera unit has a built in speaker You can also connect an external self powered speaker to your camera unit for extra sound quality AUDIO IN L R ...

Page 18: ...its to your 2 Camera Wireless Monitoring System The wireless monitoring system family includes HD cameras VC921 and VC931 which can be purchased separately They can be cross paired within the family for example you can have a combination of VC921 and VC931 You can pair a maximum of four HD camera units to your home viewer For more details refer to the online app manual of your wireless monitoring ...

Page 19: ... the order listed for common cure 1 Disconnect the power to the camera unit 2 Wait a few minutes before connecting power back to the camera unit 3 Reboot the home viewer Why is my screen in black and white The HD camera unit has a light sensor that measures the ambient light When the ambient light is dim such as during nighttime or in a dark room the camera activates its infrared LEDs and displays...

Page 20: ...nical specifications Frequency Camera unit 2412 2462 MHz Channels 11 LCD 5 Color LCD IPS 480x854 pixels Nominal effective range Maximum power allowed by FCC and IC Actual operating range may vary according to environmental conditions at the time of use Power requirement 1 Home viewer power adapter Input 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Output 5V DC 1 5A 2 Home viewer USB charger 5V DC 3 Home viewer 3 7V Li pol...

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