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GE SmartHome
IntelliCorder Camera System
User’s Guide
45227-1 07/17/06
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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. It uses
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Parts Checklist Identify all parts before proceeding with installation Adjustment Tool Clock Battery (installed in IntelliCorder) IntelliCorder Battery Charger Rechargeable Battery T-Shaped Lock-Screw Camera with PIR sensor and double-side tape Support Mounting Bracket tubes (2 sizes) 2
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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 ope
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you feel the IntelliCorder may not be performing correctly, contact customer service for assistance. . 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 nightt
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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 . SD Card Insert Slot 4. Battery Cover 5. Microphone 6. Motion-activated Sensor – detects motion up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) Control Panel away and from a horizontal angle of 1. OK – confirm setting up to 125 degrees (Motion cannot be 2. CURSOR – detected through glass storm doors, . MENU – enter Menu screen screen doors or metal gates). 4. DISPLAY – p
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Operation Indicators 1. New Message Light Indicator (Green) 2. Full Memory Light Indicator (Red) . Key Light Guide (Blue) – illuminates 1 when user presses any button 4. Low Battery Light Indicator (Red) 2 Preparation 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. . When charging is complete, the light changes to Green. 4. Remove Battery from
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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. Install a fully charged
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To Remove Battery tab down to unlock battery. The battery is spring-loaded and will 1. Press and slide the battery eject out. cover downward. The cover is . Once the battery has been spring-loaded and will open up removed, press the cover down horizontally. and slide up to lock the battery 2. Press Orange BATTERY RELEASE cover. Battery Care Caution: charged or worn-out Battery • Charge only with specified Safety precautions: charger and AC adapter • Do not place Battery near, or •
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CLOCK Battery Installation To avoid Battery damage: The IntelliCorder’s internal clock • Do not drop or jar Battery operates on a CR2032 lithium flat cell battery (included). To replace battery • Use Battery with the IntelliCorder only when expired: • If Battery is used in extremely high 1. Remove the cover on the back of temperatures, an internal safety the unit by rotating tabs into unlock circuit will automatically stop the position. IntelliCorder’s operation to prolong Battery lif
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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. To help avoid false activation, mount your camera: • Away from direct sunlight • Away from heat sources, such as space heaters, radiators, and exposed lig
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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. Connect the ribbon cabl
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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. Take care no
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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 an
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Operating Modes mode. For longer recording time you The system can be set to operate in can use SD memory cards up to 1GB one of three modes: RECORD, LIVE or (see page 26). If a SD memory card is PLAY. The desired operating mode can detected, video files will store to the be selected using the MODE switch on memory card. When the memory is the left side of the IntelliCorder. full, (either internal or on SD memory card) recording will stop and the Full Motion-Activation in RECORD Mode (R
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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. + Sensor Trigger Capture Auto Delete Enable - White Balance Battery Status A Auto Full Power Level Sunny 66% Power Level Fluorescent 33% Power Level Tungsten Empty Cloudy Video Quality SD card Status Present and Valid FINE 640x480 @ 15fps P
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1. Set MODE switch to LIVE. blink on/off. This indicates you should 2. A sensor capture icon will appear. replace the memory card or clear the memory. The IntelliCorder can also be 3. When activated, the PIR system will monitor the surrounding area in set to auto-erase. In this setting the front of the door for motion. It will go oldest three files will be erased each to standby mode when no motion is time. (See page 22) detected or motion has ceased for 5 or PLAY Back Video Files using
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• To Pan (in Zoom mode only) Hold 20 05/01 /01 20 05/01 /03 20 05/01 /06 12 :00:00 12 :00:00 12 :00:00 to pan to desired position When the video is paused/stopped • Press to skip to previous/next video • Press to increase volume or to decrease it Notes: 20 05/01 /09 20 05/01 /10 20 05/01 /01 • The IntelliCorder saves video files 12 :00:00 12 :00:00 12 :00:00 with date and time information In Thumbnail mode • New message light will turn off when the
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Video File Auto Delete Enable Battery Status Playback status Full Power Level Video stop Video Playing 66% Power Level 33% Power Level Video Pause 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. The Menu screen with thumbnail sele
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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)
