Wisecomm VDP1300 Black and White Video Door Phone - Medium (Cream)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 12 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000271MKS
• Item model number: VDP1300
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 8, 2008

Product Description

Amazon.com

The VDP1300 B/W Video Door Phone with handset/monitor and intercom has a built-in night vision camera. The handset features a SPEAK button, VIEW button, and DOOR RELEASE button, with an optional electronic door lock.

Product Description

Product Details: Sharp 4" BandW Monitor Displays Crystal Clear Images and Audio for Communicating between the Intercom and Receiver's Location; Binary System doubles as a Door Bell with a "Ding Dong" Chime to notify you that there is someone at your Door or outside your Home or Warehouse; Conveniently View up to 10 Feet at Night in Low Light Conditions; Receiver's Display will automatically switch off after 80 Seconds of Viewing to Save Time and Conserve Energy; Add up to 2 Additional Receivers for 1 Intercom for Viewing in Multiple Rooms; Easy Installation and Operation with User-Friendly Mounting Hardware and Easy to Read Manual Product Specifications : Monitor : Display: 4” Flat CRT; Resolution: 380 TV Lines; Power Source: AC 120V/DC15V 1A; Current Consumption in Operation: 740mA, Stand-by 63mA; Conversation Time: Automatic turn off after 30 seconds; Call Signal Sound; Operation Temperature: 32ºF to 122ºF; Camera; Image Sensor: 1/4” B/W CCD Sensor; Resolution: 352(V) x 288(H); Lens: 3.6mm Fixed Lens; Source of Illumination: 6 Infrared LEDs; Operation Temperature 14ºF to 122ºF For Additional Product Specifications Please Contact Customer Service at 877-327-5000

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Product, but heres a few notes:, April 16, 2010

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DJ Zath (Macomb Illinois) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wisecomm VDP1300 Black and White Video Door Phone - Medium (Cream) (Electronics)

First, I need to mention a few things:

When my product arrived, I found that the "Inside Monitor Unit" was *NOT WORKING*; luckly, I'm a trained electronics technician and quickly found a cracked trace (manufacture-defect) on the Video monitor module's circuit board and repaired it to "like-new" condition. I also noticed that the plastic housing on the inside unit is "somewhat faded" and that the "hook switch" for the handset was improperly-seated which caused it to remain in the "on-hook" position, even when the handset was taken out of its cradle. I have corrected this "malfunction" and properly-seated the hook switch so that it operates correctly. I suspect that this unit is either refurbished or used since this unit appears to have been "worked on" in one form or another even though I seclected "purchase new Item" from Amazon.

Once I have repaired the unit to "like new" condition, I found that it appears to be a rather NICE quality product.

Now my review:

The first thing that impressed me, is that the button station (outside camera unit) is incased in a STEEL housing.. this means it will resist vandalism and remain nice for years to come, even when semi-exposed to the weather.. *5 Stars* for it being a metal housing! This unit will serve WELL for installations where the unit will be mounted outside in a semi-protected fashion i.e screen porch or doorway under an awning or canopy or on a post, inside a cover hood.

Early tests also showed that the "night lighting" works pretty well and, even in total darkness, the camera is able to receive enough detail to easily-identify a subject, however, if the subject gets "too close" to the camera, the "night lighting" cannot function properly and a "dark spot" may appear at the subject. This unit should be installed where the subject will most-likely "not be right on top of it".

Although this unit is in a nice steel housing, it is my opinion, however, that the "button" on the camera unit is kinda "misleading" and may, in fact, confuse a visitor who has never used it before. (they may not even understand its a button at all!) Theres a little "bell-like" (I THINK its a bell) synbol molded onto the button, but its not very visable to someone who arrives at the door. I may RE-PAINT mine to a darker color just so that it sticks out more! Again, like the camera housing, the button is also made of steel which is very nice.

overall, the camera unit feels very-solid and I give it *5 Stars*.

About the inside unit:
The first thing I found "rather silly" is that theres a timer on the screen and intercom portion, even after having the handset off its cradle. Sure, I can see a reason for the Screen being on a timer as long as the handset is cradled, but once you take the handset off its cradle, it should immediately turn the unit fully-on. This isn't the case, however, and operating the unit requires you to:

1.. First, take the handset off the cradle and then..
2.. Press the "screen" button to turn the unit on

This is silly, in my opinion, and I think the unit should turn fully on at the moment you pick up the handset and remain on for as long as you have the handset off it's cradle. Of course, the "screen" button should remain on a timer and is good for "a quick peek" of the entryway at a glance without taking the handset off the cradle- and I plan to correct this issue in my unit before I install it!

Another issue is the handset is too "light" and I think it could use a small weight in it to give the handset that "solid feel"; thus, I'll be adding one to my unit promptly.

For these issues, I give the inside monitor unit *3 Stars*.

Installation:

The unit will install using "4-wire" and comes with its own 60 foot 4-lead shielded cable. Although a previous reviewer stated about "having to drill an oversized hole" to accomodate a odd-sized connector, this is *NOT* nessessary to do since the cable DOES easily-disconnect from its leads from inside the camera unit via screw-terminals (and also on the inside monitor unit).

If you are planning to mount this unit on an outside structure such as a fence post or gate enterance, you should have it professionally-installed and the outside unit *MUST* be properly-grounded! failure to do this can pose a safety hazzard and will greatly-shorten the life of your unit. also note: if you plan to use the "remote unlock button" on the inside monitor unit, you will have to use a "6-WIRE" installation and the 4-lead cable that comes with the unit will not work for a "6-wire" installation. (the contractor/installer should be aware of this condition.)

Overall, I give this unit 4 out of 5 Stars.

-DjZ-

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars easy to use but its all about the cabling!, February 3, 2010

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mwp chicago (chicago) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wisecomm VDP1300 Black and White Video Door Phone - Medium (Cream) (Electronics)

the device works exactly as expected but the whole thing boils down to installation. how are you going to run the cable? are you going to drill into your entry way to install this thing? and the out doors device by the door requires a real adjustment to capture folks at the door just right. funny thing on Halloween realizing that the height was too tall... but despite the value price, methinks a wireless device would have trumped this one even if the cost was 2x! i had a cable running around the entrance way and had to find a wood triangle to angle the out door camera just right. the sound is good and the picture is good enough for its purpose. final grade? B+. but go wireless or get a professional installation or really think out the cable (which is long enough - note that the end connector means you cannot thread the cable simply like a raw cable install, i have been installing cable in the telco/computer business since the early 90's, this is a proprietary cable that you cant just pop off the end plugs unless i am mistaken. so that means drilling a hole wide enough to encompass the ends, maybe a good half inch?)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good item but....., September 16, 2009

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Andy Philip "Trini Christian" (TRINIDAD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wisecomm VDP1300 Black and White Video Door Phone - Medium (Cream) (Electronics)

This product is good. Nice quality video. The only problem is that the connection is only 60 feet. So if your house is a long distance away from your fence, then you may have a little problem. I have to email wisecomm to see if i can get another longer jack