BELL HOWELL 8553 Wireless Video Doorbell User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: BELL HOWELL

Table of Contents

WIRELESS VIDEO DOORBELL
- 2.4 GHz Wireless Video Door Intercom System
- References
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WIRELESS VIDEO DOORBELL

2.4 GHz Wireless Video Door Intercom System

USER’S MANUAL

PARTS IDENTIFICATION:

Camera Unit
Camera Sensor
Infrared LED
Indicator LED
Speaker
Microphone
Call Button
Lithium Polymer Battery (built-in)
Receiver Unit
2.4″ TFT LCD Display
Indicator light
Speaker
Power Button
Menu Button
Talk Button
Sync (Pairing) Button (located on the back of unit)
Battery Door
AC Adapter
Double Sided Adhesive Foam
Metal Wall Bracket
Screws
Charging Dock

BATTERY INSTALLATION (for Camera Unit):

Sync (Pairing) Button

To open the battery compartment, turn knob located on the battery compartment door counterclockwise. Keep turning until able to remove the door.
Insert 4 AA Batteries (Alkaline recommended). Observe polarity.
Replace battery door, turn the knob clockwise to close. Keep turning until tight.

SET-UP:

NOTE: First, you must sync both units prior to operation:
Camera Unit: Press Sync Button for 5 seconds, the indicator light will start to flash.
Receiver Unit: Press the Menu Button for 5 seconds. Once you hear a long beep, the syncing action is complete.

INSTALLATION of Camera Unit (waterproof ):

NOTE: You have 2 options for mounting the Camera Unit:
Using Screws (for cement/brick walls): First, mount the Metal Bracket onto wall or door using the provided screws. Next, attach the Camera Unit to the bracket. See below Diagram for reference.

Using double-sided adhesive foam (wood or metal door): First, peel one side of the adhesive foam piece and adhere it to the back of the metal bracket. Peel the other side and adhere the metal bracket to the door. See below Diagram for reference.
Note: We do not recommend installing the device on metal door, as it may interfere with the reception.

USAGE:

When someone presses the Call Button on the Camera Unit, the Receiver unit will play a door chime and the video will come on.
Home owner must press the Talk Button on the Receiver Unit to talk back to the visitor. When done speaking, home owner must release the Talk Button to let the visitor answer.

Video Memory Visitor Log

Home owner has an ability to go back and check the video visitor log.
Press the Menu Button once and then press UP or DOWN key to review the visitor log.

Adjusting Picture

When in Call Mode, press the UP or DOWN key to adjust the picture quality.

Volume Control

Press the +/- Button to adjust the sound level.

CHARGING RECEIVER UNIT:

Place the Receiver Unit into Charging Dock. Plug one end of the AC Adapter into the back of the Charging Dock. See Diagram on next page.
User has an option of charging the Receiver Unit by plugging it directly into the bottom of the unit.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for ANY interference, for example RADIO or TV interference, caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

BELL + HOWELL® Wireless Video Doorbell STYLE NO. 8553
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