®
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.
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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.
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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.
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