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- informations concerning technical data of First Alert P-500
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Indoor Analog Wired Mini Camera Model P-500 USER'S MANUAL[...]
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©2010 Lehigh C onsumer Prod ucts, LLC All rights reserved. Di stributed by Lehi gh Consumer Prod ucts, LLC, Macungie, PA 18062. Due t o continuing prod uct development, t he product inside t he packaging m ay look slightly different than the one on the package. Lehigh Consum er Products, LLC is a subs idiary of Jarden C orporation (NYSE: JAH). To [...]
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Table of Contents Safety ......................................................................................................................... ...... 1 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................. .............. 1 FCC Compliance .................................[...]
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1 Safety S AFETY P RECAUTIONS Do not drop, puncture, or disassemble the camera. Never tug on the power adapter. Use the plug to remove it from the wall. Do not expose the camera to high temperatures. For your own safety, avoid using the camera when there is a storm or lightning. Use the device with care. Avoid pr essing hard on [...]
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2 Getting to Know Your P-500 Camera Congratulations on purchasing y our First Alert Security Cam era product. First Alert has been helping families and businesses stay safe for over 50 yea rs. By having a First Alert Security Camera, you’re taking the first step in protecting your home or business from damage or theft. We’re watc hing, even whe[...]
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3 Setting Up Your P-500 Camera G ENERAL P RECAUTIONS Use only the power supply provided with the system. Unplug the power supply when the system is not in use for exten ded periods. Do not place any of the equipment near a radiator, vent, or other place where it might be exposed to heat, moisture, dust , vibrations, or strong magnetic f[...]
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Setting Up the P-500 Camera Model P-500 User's Manual 4 C ONNECTING THE C A M E R A T O A VCR/DVR AND TV 1 Connect audio and video plugs from the camer a to the VCR/DVR. If more length is required, an 18 ft. AV / Power Ex tension Cable is included. 2 Flexible power connection option - Either connect power adaptor directly to camera unit or thr[...]
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Setting Up the P-500 Camera Model P-500 User's Manual 5 T ROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution No picture. Make sure cover has been removed from camera lens. Make sure the cameras an d receiver are plugged in. Make sure the TV/ VCR/ DVR is tuned to the correct input channel.[...]
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6 Technical Information Image Device 1/4" CMOS Video System NTSC Resolution 380 TV lines Effective Pixels NTSC: 510 (H) x 492 (V) Lens 6 mm Viewing Angle 35 degrees Minim um Illumination < 2.0 Lux Signal/Noise Ratio > 46 dB White Balance Automatic Electronic Shutter Time 1/60 – 1/150 ,000 sec Gain Control Automatic Backlight Compensati[...]
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7 Warranty P RODUCT L IMITED W ARRANTY BRK Brands, Inc., (“BRK”) the mak er of First Alert® brand products warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase (th e “Warranty Period”), this product will be free from defects in mat erial and workmanship. BRK, at its sol e option, will repair or replace this product or any compo[...]
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Warranty Model P-500 User's Manual 8 other software that may be or may become resident on the users system as a result of installing the software provided. This warranty is in lieu of other warranties, expressed or implied, and BRK neither assumes nor authoriz es any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with [...]