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Video FormatThe international HomeVision, HomeVision-Pro, and HomeVision-PC versions video output follows the PAL format (versus NTSC for the standard versions). AC PowerMany countries use 220-250V/50Hz power instead of 110V/60Hz as in the United States. Using HomeVision, HomeVision-Pro, and HomeVision-PC on such power (which we'll simply refer to as 220V) requires changing two components:
When you purchase HomeVision, HomeVision-Pro, or HomeVision-PC from a distributor, be sure to ask for the 220V version of these items. If you need to, you can obtain a 220V TW-523 module from:
220V power transformers are available from many sources, including most of our distributors. However, you may prefer to obtain one from a source in your own country to ensure it has the correct AC power plug. Note that the international (PAL video) HomeVision, HomeVision-Pro, and HomeVision-PC versions transmit X-10 signals using 50Hz AC power timing (versus 60Hz for the standard versions). If you happen to need PAL video and 50Hz power, contact us directly to obtain a custom PROM chip. Daylight Savings TimeHomeVision and HomeVision-Pro can automatically adjust its clock for daylight savings time. When this feature is enabled, the adjustments take place as follows:
These dates and times are the United States standard. Other countries may use have a different standard. HomeVision also supports the common European daylight savings start date of the last Sunday in March. If your country uses different dates, you can disable the automatic daylight savings adjustment and change the clock manually. Alternatively, HomeVision gives you the ability to adjust the clock within your schedule. You can create scheduled events which run on the specific days daylight savings starts and stops and change the time accordingly in the event. Regulatory RequirementsEuropeThe products listed below are CE compliant and marked (marking begins 6 March 2002) for use in the European Community. A Declaration of Conformity is available upon request.
The HomeVision-Phone devices are not CE marked. They were designed solely for the United States, and have not been tested to CE standards. Many users have successfully used HomeVision-Phone/Serial in many European countries, but we cannot guarantee its performance. The caller ID portion of HomeVision-Phone/CID is unlikely to work in Europe due to the different standards. Therefore, our distributors outside the United States do not normally carry it. Please note that any duties your country may impose on imports is your responsibility. Other CountriesMany other countries impose various requirements on selling or using electronics in their country. HomeVision has not been tested or verified to meet any such requirements outside of the United States and Europe. Therefore, the purchaser/user is responsible for compliance with the applicable laws. Custom Solutions, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability in such matters. Our products have been used successfully in many countries. HomeVision, HomeVision-PC, HomeVision-Serial, the Multifunction Expansion Board, and the Port Extender Board should work fine in any country. HomeVision-Phone/Serial will probably work in most countries, but there may be some degraded functions in some countries. For example, we've had a small number of reports of on/off hook status being inoperable. Also, the caller ID portion of HomeVision-Phone/CID is unlikely to work outside the United States. Therefore, our distributors outside the United States do not normally carry it. Please note that any duties your country may impose on imports is your responsibility. SourcesThe international HomeVision, HomeVision-Pro, and HomeVision-PC versions are available from these U.S. distributors: SmartHome and Worthington Distribution. In addition, DigiHouse distributes them in Australia, Let's Automate, Laser Business Systems, and P5 kft distribute them in Europe, and Galaxy Tech Ltd. (972-58-391717, 972-54-542584, E-mail: elik1@isdn.net.il) distributes them in Israel Product and Usage InformationVisit these sites for useful information:
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