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2.5”Color LCD
Portable Wireless
Family Monitor
DWB-740
USER'S MANUAL
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Table of Contents Safety ................................................................................................................................ 4 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................. 4 FCC Compliance ............................................................................................................... 4 Getting to Know Your DWB-740 Family Monitor ..................................
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Safety SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read the following instructions and warnings carefully and keep this User’s Manual for future reference. n This product is not a substitute for responsible adult supervision. n This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it. n Prevent cord entanglement—do not place camera in crib or within arm’s reach of the child. n This product contains small parts. Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts out of children’s reach. n Do no
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Getting to Know Your DWB-740 Family Monitor Congratulations on purchasing your First Alert Family Monitor. First Alert has been helping your family stay safe for over 50 years. By having a First Alert Family Monitor, you are taking the first step in monitoring activities that may affect your family. CHECK PACKAGE CONTENTS After unpacking the carton, check the contents for damage. Contact your supplier or dealer immediately if any part is missing or damaged. n Digital Wireless Baby C
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Getting to Know Your DWB-740 Family Monitor Model DWB-740 User's Manual DIGITAL WIRELESS CAMERA 1 Camera Lens 2 Night Vision IR LEDs - Allows you to see up to 16 ft. in complete darkness 3 EDS Light Sensor - Detects the absence of light and turns on night vision 4 Power/Battery Indicator - Green: Power on, Red: Battery low (when powered with batteries only) 5 Link indicator Flashing: Pairing is in process, Steady Blue: Linked with receiver 6 Microphone - Captures all sou
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Getting to Know Your DWB-740 Family Monitor Model DWB-740 User's Manual DIGITAL WIRELESS RECEIVER 1 Power Indicator (PWR.) - Steady Green light when the receiver is charging 2 Low Battery Indicator (BATT.LOW) - Turns Red when the receiver battery is low 3 Battery Charging Indicator (CHARGING) - Steady Green light when the receiver is powered on 4 Up Cursor ( ) Move up in the Menu Switch channel in View mode Switch to CH1 from QUAD mode. Scan will turn off. 5
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Getting to Know Your DWB-740 Family Monitor Model DWB-740 User's Manual DISPLAY SCREEN ICONS 8
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Setting Up Your DWB-740 Family Monitor Model DWB-740 User's Manual Setting Up Your DWB-740 Family Monitor GENERAL PRECAUTIONS n 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 fields. If any liquid comes into contact with the monitor, turn off the power immediately and have a qualified technician inspect the equipment before using it again. n Only use 5V/1A power adapter pr
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Operating Menus This chapter provides information about the menu screens. The screens are used to control the various functions of the Family Monitor. The user selects options from a series of menus and executes the actions by using the keypad on the receiver. MAIN MENU OPERATION The Main Menu is displayed when the menu button is pressed under view mode. Use this menu to access: § System Setup - Selection allows user to set the system time and reset system to factory default. § Cam
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Operating Menus Model DWB-740 User's Manual SYSTEM SETUP Access the System Setup menu from the Main Menu. Use this menu to adjust system time and factory default. TIME SETTING Press to enter time setting. Use to change setting. Press again to save. The Time format order is Year / Month/ Hours (military) / Minute. SET TO FACTORY DEFAULT Use to select between Yes and No. 11
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Operating Menus Model DWB-740 User's Manual CAMERA SETUP Access the Camera Setup menu from the Main Menu. Use this menu to turn the camera on/off and adjust scan time. CAMERA ON/OFF Use to select the camera (selected camera highlighted in black.) Press to change ON/OFF status. Set all cameras to ON for SCAN or QUAD mode. SCAN PERIOD Use to change Scan Time interval from OFF / 5 sec / 15 sec / Quad, press to confirm the settings. Note: To leave QUAD display, simpl
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Operating Menus Model DWB-740 User's Manual PAIRING Access the Pairing menu from the Main Menu. Use this menu to pair each receiver with camera. PAIRING CAMERA 1. Use to select a channel. 2. Press to start pairing individual camera and receiver. The system will countdown from 60 seconds. 3. Within 60-second countdown, press PAIR button on the bottom of the camera. A confirmation image will display when pairing is complete. 4. Repeat for all cameras. POWER SAVING Acce
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Operating Menus Model DWB-740 User's Manual VOX SETTING VOX Setting allows voice activated recording. VOX Sensitivity Allows user to set the level of sensitivity for voice activated recording. Level 3 is the highest sensitivity level. This system setting will be set and applies to all cameras while recording. Use to adjust VOX sensitivity level. OFF: VOX function will be disabled VOX Activated Recording System will auto record for 30 sec once c
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Operating Menus Model DWB-740 User's Manual Recording files are set for 30 seconds long. If event exceeds 30 seconds it will be saved as a new event. CAUTION! Some federal, state, and local laws prohibit certain surveillance activities and/or the use or distribution of the information obtained from such activities. Prior to using this system, you should become familiar with the pertinent laws to ensure compliance with those applicable to surveillance activities. BRIGHTNESS
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Operating Menus Model DWB-740 User's Manual PLAYBACK Access the Playback menu from the Main Menu. Use this menu to select a recording file to playback. To Select a recording: Recordings are filed first by Year/Month/Day using YR MO DY. Recordings are then selected by Hour/Minute/Second_ Camera number using HRMNSD_#. By processing keys you can speed through the recording at 2X, 4X, or 8X speed. Audio does not play when in Speed mode. EVENT LIST Playback Mode 1. Press t
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Operating Menus Model DWB-740 User's Manual SD Card Format Access the SD Card Format menu from the Main Menu. Use this menu to format SD card. For first time use, it is strongly recommended to format the SD card. Reformatting an SD Card will erase viewing the recording. SD CARD FORMAT Press to select YES or NO 17
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Operating Menus Model DWB-740 User's Manual ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Push To Speak Operations: Push to speak allows the user to speak through the receiver back to the camera. Push to speak works from the receiver directly to one camera. Push to speak is activated by pressing and holding the center button while speaking into the receiver. The camera in screen view will be able to hear the speaker. Note: In SCAN mode: When the receiver is in scan mode, the push to speak action is be
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Operating Menus Model DWB-740 User's Manual Camera Placement Note: Be sure to place camera and monitor no less than 3 feet away from your baby’s crib. Do not place camera where it can fall into the child’s crib. Do not place the camera near open windows, direct sunlight or heat sources. Table top or wall mounting: Determine a location for the camera that will provide the best view of your baby in his/ her crib. Place the camera on a flat surface, such as a dresser, bureau,
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Remedies System message No power supply to Check power adapter and power cable shows “No Signal” camera connection. If camera is running on battery alone, you may need to replace batteries. Camera is not paired See pairing operation for detail. with receiver Service out of range Move the camera closer to the receiver. Signal is blocked If possible, remove major obstacles in between the camera and the receiver. Or, relocate the camera to
