Chamberlain Intercom System RFDI User Manual

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Model RFDI  
Wireless Doorbell and Intercom  
Talk Button: Following the ringing of the Doorbell by  
a guest, press and hold the Talk  
button to talk to the guest. Once the  
link to the Doorbell is made, any  
other intercoms in the network  
Overview  
The Wireless Doorbell and Intercom can determine  
who is at the door from anywhere in the house. The  
Doorbell and Intercom have up to a 1000' range and  
use a 900 Mhz secure digital radio link. The intercom  
is compatible with various Chamberlain Wireless  
Products.  
cannot hear the conversation.  
Volume: Pressing the Volume  
button repeatedly will cycle through  
volume levels.  
Carton Inventory  
Battery: The AA Alkaline batteries  
(not provided) will last up to a year depending on use  
(Lithium batteries recommended for colder  
environments). When batteries are  
low intercom will emit two beeps  
every ten minutes.  
An AC Adapter (not provided) can  
also be used to power the intercom.  
In this case, both the power and  
Rubber Pads  
Intercom  
channel lights will remain on.  
OPTIONAL  
Voice Activation Mode (VOX): Voice Activation Mode  
(VOX) allows a call to be answered without pressing  
the Talk button. Once a call is heard on an intercom  
which has been set to VOX, a response can be given  
by speaking loudly into the intercom. There will be a  
slight delay when VOX is first activated by a  
Mounting Tape  
Alcohol Wipe  
Doorbell  
voice, but will continue to transmit audio until  
the speaking stops. To put intercom into VOX,  
place Dipswitch #1 to the UP position.  
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Operation & Features  
Intercom  
Doorbell  
Call Button: To talk, hold down the Call button and  
all intercoms in the network will receive the signal.  
When holding down the Talk button on a different  
intercom, a secure channel is created and the other  
intercoms in the network do not hear the  
conversation. Once a secure link is made, the Call  
button on the Doorbell does not need to be pressed  
to speak again.  
Volume Button  
Talk  
Battery: The AA Alkaline batteries (not provided) will  
last up to a year depending on use. (Lithium batteries  
recommended for colder environments.)  
Alternate Chimes: The intercom can  
be set to ring with two different chime  
patterns, to identify which intercom is  
signaling. To change chime pattern, set  
Dipswitch #2 to OFF.  
(Power - On)  
Channel Button  
AC Adapter  
Learn Button  
Dipswitch #1  
Dipswitch #2  
On/Off: To turn intercom ON, press any button.To  
turn intercom OFF, hold down the Volume button for  
5 seconds.  
Volume: To increase the intercom  
volume, set Dipswitch #4 to OFF.  
Sensitivity: To increase sensitivity on  
the intercom set Dipswitch #3 to OFF.  
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Mounting with Tape  
Program Additional Intercoms  
Step 1  
The intercom can be programmed to at least one  
other intercom to become a network or it can be  
programmed into an existing network.  
Create New Network  
Clean back of doorbell and mounting surface using  
the alcohol wipe.  
Press the Learn button on the new intercom until a  
beep is heard. Within 10 seconds put the second  
intercom into Learn Mode (refer to table below).  
Step 2  
INTERCOM  
OR  
LEARN MODE  
Press the Learn button until  
a beep is heard.  
Press and hold both  
buttons for 5 seconds.  
Peel off white paper from mounting tape. Firmly press  
mounting tape on back of doorbell.  
Each intercom will emit a tone when programmed into  
network. Repeat for any additional intercoms.  
Step 3  
Add to an Existing Network  
Press the Learn button on the new intercom until a  
beep is heard. Within 10 seconds put any networked  
intercom into Learn Mode (refer to table below).  
Peel paper from mounting tape. Firmly press doorbell  
onto mounting surface.  
INTERCOM  
OR  
LEARN MODE  
Press the Learn button until  
a beep is heard.  
Secure Cover  
Secure cover with the  
two large black screws.  
Press and hold both  
buttons for 5 seconds.  
Each intercom will emit a tone when programmed into  
network. Repeat for any additional intercoms.  
NOTE: Do not program new intercoms to each other  
before adding them to the network or they will form a  
separate network and the memory will need to be  
cleared.  
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Troubleshooting  
Intercom does not function.  
Check batteries in intercom. If using an AC Adapter  
ensure that it is plugged in.  
Ensure intercom is connected to a network.  
See Program.  
Ensure that intercoms are on the same channel. See  
Operation & Features.  
Intercom is not getting expected transmission  
range.  
Keep antenna vertical. Keep intercom away from  
trees, metal objects and electrical wiring. Cell phones,  
cordless phones, or other radio devices may also  
limit range.  
Press and release the Talk button to verify network is  
complete.  
Operation & Features  
Talk Button: To talk, hold down the Talk button. All  
intercoms in the network that are on the same  
channel will receive the signal. Release the Talk  
button when done talking and within 10-15 seconds  
press and hold the Talk button of a  
different intercom to make a secure  
channel between the two. Once the  
channel is made the other intercoms  
in the network cannot hear the  
Intercom beeps every ten minutes.  
The battery is low in the intercom. Replace with AA  
Alkaline batteries or operate it with AC Adapter (not  
provided). A 9-12 volt, 500mA AC Adapter may be  
used (center positive polarity on the round plug).  
Need to clear intercom’s memory.  
Press and hold Learn button, an initial beep will be  
heard. Continue to hold until a second beep is heard  
(about 15 seconds). Ensure other intercoms are not  
activated during this time. Intercoms in the network  
that are on will signal during the clearing process.  
Once memory is clear the intercom can be  
programmed to a new network.  
conversation.  
Channel Button: Press the Channel button to set  
intercom to one of four secure channels or the paging  
channel. The default channel for the  
intercom is the paging channel  
where all four channel lights are lit.  
An intercom on a channel can only  
hear an intercom on the same  
Static and feedback is heard in intercom.  
The intercoms are too close to each other. A cordless  
phone, cell phone, or other radio devices can also  
cause static.  
channel or on the paging channel.  
Conference Mode: Conference Mode allows multiple  
intercoms to participate in a conversation compared  
to Normal Mode in which only two intercoms can  
communicate. All intercoms must be set to the same  
channel or the paging channel to be in  
Intercom is sending audio while no buttons are  
pressed.  
The sending intercom is set to Monitoring Mode or  
Voice Activation Mode and will activate when sound is  
heard. It can be taken out of Monitoring Mode by  
pressing the Talk button. It can be taken out of Voice  
Activation Mode by setting Dipswitch #1 to DOWN  
position.  
Conference Mode. To put intercom in  
Conference Mode set Dipswitch #2 to UP  
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position.  
Monitor Mode: Monitor Mode is used to monitor the  
noise in a specific room. Place the intercom in the  
room that is to be monitored and press and hold the  
Talk and Volume buttons until a tone  
is heard. Any other networked  
intercom can listen to that room. If a  
specific channel is selected for  
Monitor Mode then only other  
See Operation & Features.  
Doorbell does not function.  
Check batteries in doorbell. When you press the Call  
button you should hear a tone.  
Ensure Doorbell is connected to a network.  
See Program.  
intercoms on that channel or on the  
paging channel can listen.  
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Mounting Template  
Doorbell is not getting expected transmission  
range.  
Keep doorbell away from trees, metal objects and  
electrical wiring. Do not mount doorbell on a tree,  
masonry, or metal surface. When used in buildings  
with stucco or cement walls, the range is greatly  
reduced.  
1 3/8"  
Doorbell beeps every ten minutes.  
The battery is low in the doorbell. Replace with AA  
Alkaline batteries.  
Need to clear doorbell’s memory.  
Press and hold Learn button, an initial beep will be  
heard. Continue to hold until a second beep is heard  
(about 15 seconds). If an intercom signals during  
clearing mode, the process will have to be repeated.  
Once memory is clear the doorbell can be  
programmed to a new network.  
4 1/4"  
2"  
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FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIAL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER:  
1-800-528-9131  
www.chamberlain-DIY.com  
NOTICE: To comply with FCC and or Industry Canada rules (IC), adjustment or modifications of this  
receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacing the battery.  
THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.  
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. 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.  
© 2008, The Chamberlain Group Inc.  
All Rights Reserved  
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