You can leave FakeTV set up all the time.
FakeTV consumes less power than a night light, and the
Super-Bright LEDs have very long life. Unlike a real TV,
there is no down-side to leaving FakeTV on every time you are
out for the evening.
And, you do not want to come home to unexpected visitors!
FakeTV is ideal for shift workers who might typically come home
well after dark. Or, if you tend to turn in early, you
might want FakeTV to send the "occupied" message-- as your home
certainly is!
Where to Position FakeTV
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Great:
The best location for FakeTV is near a second story window
with no shade. This makes it easy to see the light
from FakeTV.
Good:
For a first-floor window, aim the FakeTV unit at translucent
shade, drapes or blinds, so that it lets FakeTV light out,
but you cannot see the FakeTV unit from outside |
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Mistakes to Avoid with FakeTV
| The FakeTV unit must not be directly visible from outside the house! |
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Do not let another light source wash out the light from FakeTV.
Do not use FakeTV with a window that is too well lit with exterior lighting. |
How to Use FakeTV
PLACEMENT: Place the FakeTV unit on a
table or other suitable horizontal surface, using the illustrations
as a guide. Plug the AC adaptor into the FakeTV unit, and into an
outlet.
INTERNAL LIGHT SENSOR: Most convenient is to use the light sensor
built into FakeTV. If it gets dark early (say, around five pm),
place the switch on the FakeTV unit in the DUSK + 7 HRS position If
it gets dark later (say, around nine) use the DUSK + 4 HRS position.
One or two LED’s will turn on, depending on switch setting. FakeTV
will not turn on until it is really, really dark (0.5 lux), because
it is only effective when it is dark outside. If a light on a timer,
or some other light source illuminates the room with the FakeTV
unit, then FakeTV will not turn on.
EXTERNAL TIMERS: If for any reason you wish to have the FakeTV on at
some times other than those provided by the light sensor, you may
turn the FakeTV unit on, and plug the ac adapter in the timer.
Alternatively, you may give the appearance of a television left on all
the time by simply leaving the switch on FakeTV in the on position
and plugging the adaptor in an unswitched outlet.
CHECK IT OUT. Take a look outside when it is dark, and FakeTV is on.
Make sure you can see the light from FakeTV, but not the FakeTV unit
itself. It’s a good idea to try out FakeTV a couple of days while
the house is still occupied, so you know that it is coming on at the
times you want.
The diffuser lens built into FakeTV prevents the light output from
ever being dangerous– it is less concentrated than, say, an LED
flashlight. But avoid staring at FakeTV directly. It is not healthy
to stare at any bright light source.
Thanks for using a FakeTV. You need not restrict its use to
vacations. You can simply leave FakeTV set up, discouraging would-be
burglars every time you are out for the evening. Despite the very
bright output, and thanks to the recent advancements in LED
technology, FakeTV draws less power than a night light.
FakeTV Life Expectancy: Indefinite
FakeTV is a solid state device and will give many years of service.
You may freely leave the device in steady on operation.
Additional information:
FakeTV Instructions
Specifications
FakeTV CE Certification
FakeTV RoHS Compliance
Für Anleitungen in Deutsch
gehen Sie bitte auf
www.faketv.com/docs/german
The FakeTV® brand of television light simulator is
custom manufactured in Malaysia by Xenso Sdn. Bhd.