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To set

Put the

Then press

And then:

to group: switch to:

and hold

1-4

1-8

1 On

Flip the switch

back and forth

5-8

1-8

5 On

once, and release

the button.

9-12

9-16

9 On

13-16

9-16

13 On

5. Press 1 Off on the remote

control to turn the first
camera off.

6. Set the dials on the second

camera’s power supply to A
and 2.

7. Connect the second camera to

power. A picture will appear on
your TV.

8. Press 1 On to switch to

camera 1 and then 2 On to
switch back to camera 2.

Multi-Camera Systems, cont.

Repeat steps 6 through 8 for each additional camera,
changing the Unit Code as appropriate. For each extra
camera, set the Unit Code (number) dial to the next
number. For example, your third camera will be set to
‘3,’ your fourth camera set to ‘4’ and so on. Set all
cameras to A.

Cameras 1-4 on
and off.

Next/Previous
camera.

Write camera
names here.

Set House
Code the same
as cameras.

Switching Cameras with the Remote

To switch from one camera to another with the remote
control, simply press the On button for that camera. For
example, press 2 On to switch from the current camera
to camera 2. When you do that, the current camera
switches off and camera 2 switches on, displaying its
picture. Note: If you have 8 cameras set up, before
turning on a camera in group 1-4, turn off any cameras
in group 5-8, and vice versa.

Scanning Between Cameras with the Remote

If you select a camera with the remote, you can then
use the scan buttons to cycle through cameras 1
through 4. First select a camera using its On button.
Then use the blue arrow buttons at the bottom of the
remote to go to the next or previous cameras. Each
press of the button switches to the next or previous
camera in order.

Unit Switch

Cameras 5-8 on
and off.

Using Different Unit Codes

If you need to set your cameras to unit codes other
than 1 through 4, make sure that you use Unit Codes
within one of the three other camera groups: 5-8, 9-12,
and 13-16. The camera switching system is designed to
work within these groups.

When you change the Unit Codes on your cameras,
you will also need to change the Unit Code grouping
on your remote control.

Flip the label on the remote over if you are using
cameras 9 thru 12 or 13 thru 16.

Troubleshooting

If there’s no camera picture on your TV:

1. Make sure your Wireless Video Receiver is

connected to power and turned on.

Top of camera

Set the
ABCD
channel
switch

Bottom of receiver

2. Select the appropriate video input on your TV.

Usually you can select the input mode by pressing
the VIDEO or INPUT button on the remote control.
Or, you might have to change the TV to Channel 0 or
2, and then use Channel Down to change video
inputs. See your TV’s owner’s manual if you still
aren’t sure how to change the video source.

3. Make sure your camera is connected to power and

turned on.

5. Follow the setup steps again (steps 1 thru 7 ),

and check that you have done each step correctly.

6. Make sure that the ABCD switches on the top of the

camera and the bottom of the wireless video receiver
are set to the same letter. On the camera, the bottom
switch position is A and the top position is D.

If the picture on your TV isn’t clear:

First, adjust the antennas on the video receiver and
camera so they point towards each other. The side of
the camera’s antenna with the dot on it should face the
side of the receiver’s antenna marked with four squares.
You can also try moving the video receiver itself to
another location near the TV. Sometimes moving it just
a foot can make a big difference.
If the camera picture still doesn’t improve after
adjusting the antennas and receiver position, try
changing the channels on the camera and video
receiver. The channel switch is on the top of the camera
(under the rubber plug) and the bottom of the wireless
video receiver. Change the setting on both the camera
and video receiver, making sure they are set to the same
letter (A, B, C, or D). Try different letter settings to see
if the picture improves.

If the picture is out of focus:

The camera is shipped with the focus preset for optimal
use. You can adjust the focus by turning the lens. Try
turning it counterclockwise first. If you turn it
clockwise do not force or overtighten it.

If you can’t switch cameras:

If you have a multi-camera setup and are having trouble
switching, start by unplugging all the cameras but one.
Use your remote control to turn the remaining camera
on and off. If you find that you can’t control it, plug it
into a different power outlet and try again. You may
have to try several outlets. If you still can’t control
a camera, try the following (page 15):

Troubleshooting, cont.

Accessories

Visit x10.com for more details.

Ninja Pan ‘n Tilt

Increase the viewable area
of your camera by 400%.
The standard XCam2
records everything within a
60° x 60° field of view. But
with the Ninja Robotic
Mount, you get sweeping
240° x 130° views.

VCR Commander

Record only when there’s
movement in your camera’s
field of view. The VCR
Commander issues “STOP”
and “START” commands to
your VCR anytime there’s
movement within 30 feet of
your camera.

XRay Vision

Monitor your home from any
city in the world! With XRay
Vision Software you can
monitor your home from any
computer with an Internet
connection. E-mail video
snapshots to your personal
account or view them on your
own secure Web Site.

Home Control

X10 remote controls are your gateway to a
world of useful control and automation
solutions built by X10. Why enter a dark room
when there is a simple and affordable solution
that can keep you safe and secure? From a
simple remote control that can turn on a lamp,
to a full-blown automation system, X10
provides you with all the products you need.
With the right components in your X10
system, you can have all of these powerful
options at your control:

• Enhance the color, brightness and detail

of your camera’s subject by adding more
light automatically.

• Give your home a secure appearance by

scheduling when lights and other
electronics turn on and off.

• Distribute audio and video to stereos

and televisions using wireless
technology.

• Turn on house lights while sitting in your car.
• Schedule sprinkler systems.
• Control your lights and electronic devices using

your personal computer.

X10’s control and automation products are easy to
install and extremely affordable. Visit X10.com today for
more information on the latest products to build and
enhance and your X10 system.

FCC Caution

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1)THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE, AND

(2)THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY

INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.

NOTE:

Modifications to this product will void the

user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Multi-Camera Systems, cont.

1. Check that you have a transceiver module (model

TM751) plugged in.

2. Make sure that all camera power supplies are set to