Four Camera System with XRay Vision Setup
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Four Camera System with XRay Vision Setup
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Your X10 multi-camera system
allows you to control X10 XCam2 cameras from your PC and view each
camera from the XRay Vision software. Follow these instructions to
set up the necessary hardware and software.
Note: You should have
previously installed XRay Vision on your PC before starting these
steps.
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Set Up the Transceiver
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sure you have connected the trasceiver module (model TM751) to a nearby
power outlet. The outlet you use should not be too close to the back
of your PC, as your PC may create some electrical noise that will
reduce the range of the transceiver. Set the House Code (letter dial)
on the transceiver to the letter you will use for your cameras.
Connect
the Firecracker Computer Interface
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Computer Interface (model CM17A) uses wireless signals to transmit X10
control commands from the computer to the transceiver module included
in the kit. Connect the Interface directly to your PC's serial port.
If there is already a device connected to this port, unplug it, connect
the Computer Interface, and then plug the other device into the connector
on the CM17A. Important: Do not plug your mouse into the CM17A!
Set Up Your
Cameras
Set the House
and Unit code on the addressable power supply (model XM10A). All of
the cameras should be set to the same letter (House) code,
and each needs its own number (Unit) code. Plug the power supply
into a free AC outlet. Connect its camera to the power supply. The camera
should show on the TV. Adjust the antenna so that it points toward the antenna of the video receiver.
When the camera is set up, turn it off using your CR12A Camera Scanning Remote or other X10 remote. Repeat these
steps for each camera you are setting up. Make sure to choose a different
Unit Code for each camera.
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Configure
Your Cameras in XRay Vision
Run XRay Vision.
Right-click in the Program window and choose "Settings," and then "Preferences"
from the pop-up menu. Click on the "Cameras" tab in the configuration
window. Click on the "Add" button to create an entry for a camera. Click
on the "Camera Code" box and enter the House and Unit code for your first camera.
Make sure to enter the letter and number without a space between
them. In the "Comment" box you can type a description or name for this
camera. Repeat these steps for all the cameras you set up earlier.
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You are now
ready to control your cameras through XRay Vision. Right-click in the XRay Vision
window and choose "Camera." You will be able to select from your different
cameras, or tell XRV to automatically switch between all of them.
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