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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
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This guide should help you in getting started quickly with an X10 Multi-Camera System
 
This guide should help you in getting started quickly with an X10 Multi-Camera System
  
 
==Setup==
 
==Setup==
  
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[[Image:3cam_parts.jpg]]
http://graphics.x10.com/instructions/images/3cam_parts.jpg
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1. Unpack these items.
 
1. Unpack these items.
  
http://graphics.x10.com/instructions/images/2_cam_power.jpg
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[[Image:2_cam_power.jpg]]
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2. Connect the first camera to its power supply and plug it into a wall outlet.
 
2. Connect the first camera to its power supply and plug it into a wall outlet.
  
http://graphics.x10.com/instructions/images/3_receiver_power.jpg
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[[Image:3_receiver_power.jpg]]
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3. Connect the wireless video receiver to power and plug it into a wall outlet.
 
3. Connect the wireless video receiver to power and plug it into a wall outlet.
  
http://graphics.x10.com/instructions/images/multi_receiver_videoin.jpg
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[[Image:multi_receiver_videoin.jpg]]
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4. Connect the video receiver to your TV and turn its power switch ON.
 
4. Connect the video receiver to your TV and turn its power switch ON.
  
http://graphics.x10.com/instructions/images/6_video_select.jpg
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5. Select your TV's video input (or try channel 0 and then Channel Down).The camera's picture should appear.
 
5. Select your TV's video input (or try channel 0 and then Channel Down).The camera's picture should appear.
  
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6. Plug in the transceiver and extend the antenna.
 
6. Plug in the transceiver and extend the antenna.
  
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7. Put batteries (not included) in the remote control.
 
7. Put batteries (not included) in the remote control.
  
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[[Image:scanpad_1off.jpg]]
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8. Press 1 OFF to turn the first camera off.
 
8. Press 1 OFF to turn the first camera off.
  
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[[Image:acadaptor_2.jpg]]
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9. Turn the number dial on the second camera's power supply to "2."
 
9. Turn the number dial on the second camera's power supply to "2."
  
http://graphics.x10.com/instructions/images/2_cam_power.jpg
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[[Image:2_cam_power.jpg]]
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10. Connect the second camera to power. It will appear on your TV.
 
10. Connect the second camera to power. It will appear on your TV.
  
http://graphics.x10.com/instructions/images/scanpad_2on.jpg
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[[Image:scanpad_2on.jpg]]
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11. Press 1 ON to switch to camera 1, and 2 ON to go back to camera 2.  
 
11. Press 1 ON to switch to camera 1, and 2 ON to go back to camera 2.  
 
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If you have any trouble getting your system to work, follow each step again and check each connection. Try plugging the power supplies in different wall outlets.
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*If you have any trouble getting your system to work, follow each step again and check each connection.
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*Try plugging the power supplies in different wall outlets.
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==Related Articles==
 
==Related Articles==
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[[Troubleshooting Camera Switching]]
 
[[Troubleshooting Camera Switching]]
 
Key Topics: camera, switch, multi, multiple, on, off, group
 
 
Relates to: XX11A, XX12A, XX16A, XX17A, XC10A, XC18A, XC19A
 
  
 
[[Multiple Cameras with One Video Receiver]]
 
[[Multiple Cameras with One Video Receiver]]
  
Key Topics: multi, multiple, camera, video, receiver, switch
 
 
Relates to: XX11A, XX12A, XX16A, XX17A, XC10A, XC18A, XC19A, VR36A, VR31A
 
  
 
[[Category:hardware]]
 
[[Category:hardware]]
 
[[Category:frequently asked questions]]
 
[[Category:frequently asked questions]]

Latest revision as of 19:10, 28 May 2014

Introduction

This guide should help you in getting started quickly with an X10 Multi-Camera System

Setup

3cam parts.jpg


1. Unpack these items.

2 cam power.jpg


2. Connect the first camera to its power supply and plug it into a wall outlet.

3 receiver power.jpg


3. Connect the wireless video receiver to power and plug it into a wall outlet.

Multi receiver videoin.jpg


4. Connect the video receiver to your TV and turn its power switch ON.

6 video select.jpg


5. Select your TV's video input (or try channel 0 and then Channel Down).The camera's picture should appear.

Tm751.jpg


6. Plug in the transceiver and extend the antenna.

Scanpad batteries.jpg


7. Put batteries (not included) in the remote control.

Scanpad 1off.jpg


8. Press 1 OFF to turn the first camera off.

Acadaptor 2.jpg


9. Turn the number dial on the second camera's power supply to "2."

2 cam power.jpg


10. Connect the second camera to power. It will appear on your TV.

Scanpad 2on.jpg


11. Press 1 ON to switch to camera 1, and 2 ON to go back to camera 2.


  • If you have any trouble getting your system to work, follow each step again and check each connection.
  • Try plugging the power supplies in different wall outlets.



Related Articles

Troubleshooting Camera Switching

Multiple Cameras with One Video Receiver