VL-SWD273 Wireless Video Intercom System

Product Information

Specifications

• Model Name: Wireless Video Intercom System Video Intercom
  System Main Monitor Station

• Model No: VL-SWD273 VL-SVD273 VL-MWD273

Product Usage Instructions

1. Introduction

1.1 Model Composition

The Wireless Video Intercom System Video Intercom System Main
Monitor Station consists of the following models:

• VL-SWD273
• VL-SVD273
• VL-MWD273

1.2 Accessory Information

Please refer to the separate Installation Guide for information
on accessories.

1.3 Additional/Replacement Accessories

If you require additional or replacement accessories, please
contact your authorized Panasonic dealer.

1.4 General Information

Read this document carefully before using the product and keep
it for future reference.

1.5 Symbols, Expressions, and Styles

This document may contain symbols, expressions, and styles that
are important for understanding the instructions. Pay close
attention to these elements.

1.6 Trademarks and Registered Trademarks

Panasonic is a registered trademark. Other trademarks and
registered trademarks mentioned in this document belong to their
respective owners.

2. Important Information

2.1 For Your Safety

Ensure your safety by reading and understanding the safety
instructions provided in this document.

2.2 Important Safety Instructions

Follow all safety instructions provided in this document to
prevent accidents or damage to the product.

2.3 For Best Performance

To ensure the best performance of the Wireless Video Intercom
System, follow the guidelines and recommendations provided in this
document.

2.4 Other Important Information

Additional important information regarding the product can be
found in this section. Please read it carefully.

3. Preparation

This section provides information on how to prepare the Wireless
Video Intercom System for use. Please refer to this section before
proceeding with the usage instructions.

4. Talking and Monitoring

4.1 Answering Doorphone Calls

Learn how to answer doorphone calls using the Wireless Video
Intercom System.

4.2 Transferring Doorphone Calls

Discover how to transfer doorphone calls to other devices within
the system.

4.3 Monitoring the Outside with the Doorphone

Find out how to monitor the outside area using the doorphone
feature.

4.4 Talking with Other Devices

Learn how to communicate with other devices connected to the
Wireless Video Intercom System.

5. Recording and Playing

5.1 Recording Doorphone Images

Understand how to record doorphone images using the main monitor
and extension monitor.

5.2 Playing Recorded Images

Learn how to play recorded doorphone images on the main monitor
and extension monitor.

6. Using Electric Locks and PBXs

6.1 Using Electric Locks

Discover how to use electric locks in conjunction with the
Wireless Video Intercom System.

6.2 Panasonic PBX Integration

Learn how to integrate Panasonic PBX systems with the Wireless
Video Intercom System.

7. Incoming Call Operations

7.1 When Another Incoming Call is Received

Understand what to do when another incoming call is received
while using the Wireless Video Intercom System.

8. Additional Functions

8.1 Zooming In and Out

Discover how to zoom in and out using the wide/zoom and pan/tilt
functions on the main monitor and extension monitor.

8.2 Sound and Display Settings

Learn how to adjust sound and display settings for calls and
monitoring.

8.3 Ringtone Settings

Find out how to customize ringtone settings on the Wireless
Video Intercom System.

8.4 Main Monitor/Extension Monitor – Function Settings

List

Refer to this section for a list of function settings available
on the main monitor and extension monitor.

8.5 Sub Monitor – Function Settings List

Refer to this section for a list of function settings available
on the sub monitor.

9. Expanding the System

9.1 Registering Sub Monitors and Extension Monitors

Learn how to register additional sub monitors and extension
monitors to expand the Wireless Video Intercom System.

9.2 Using Repeaters

Discover how to use repeaters to extend the range of the
Wireless Video Intercom System.

9.3 Cancelling Devices

Find out how to cancel devices from the system, specifically the
main monitor and extension monitor.

10. General Information

10.1 Cleaning

Learn how to properly clean the Wireless Video Intercom System
for optimal performance.

10.2 Specifications

Refer to the specifications section at the beginning of this
document for detailed product specifications.

FAQ

Q: Where can I find additional/replacement accessories for the
Wireless Video Intercom System?

A: Please contact your authorized Panasonic dealer for
additional or replacement accessories.

Q: Can I integrate the Wireless Video Intercom System with a
Panasonic PBX system?

A: Yes, you can integrate a Panasonic PBX system with the
Wireless Video Intercom System. Refer to section 6.2 for more
information.

Q: How do I register additional sub monitors and extension
monitors to expand the system?

A: Follow the instructions in section 9.1 to register additional
sub monitors and extension monitors.

Operating Instructions

Model Name
Wireless Video Intercom System Video Intercom System Main Monitor Station

Model No.
VL-SWD273 VL-SVD273 VL-MWD273

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read this document before using the product and save it for future reference. Carefully read the information found in the section titled “For your safety” in particular. This system is an auxiliary system; it is not designed to provide complete protection from property loss. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the event that property loss occurs while this system is in operation.
Installation Guide is supplied separately.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
Introduction 1.1 Model composition ………………………………….3 1.2 Accessory information ……………………………..3 1.3 Additional/replacement accessories …………..4 1.4 General information …………………………………5 1.5 Symbols, expressions, and styles ……………..6 1.6 Trademarks and registered trademarks …………………………………………….6
2. Important information
Important information 2.1 For your safety ……………………………………….7 2.2 Important safety instructions …………………….8 2.3 For best performance ………………………………8 2.4 Other important information ……………………..8
3. Preparation
Preparation 3.1 Controls ……………………………………………….10 3.2 Using the display …………………………………..12 3.3 Battery installation …………………………………13 3.4 Charging the sub monitor ……………………….13 3.5 Wall mounting ………………………………………13 3.6 Setting the language, date and time ………..14 3.7 Wide/zoom settings and zoom position settings ………………………………………………..14
4. Talking and monitoring
Talking and monitoring 4.1 Answering doorphone calls …………………….15 4.2 Transferring doorphone calls ………………….15 4.3 Monitoring the outside with the doorphone ……………………………………………15 4.4 Talking with other devices ………………………16
5. Recording and playing
Recording and playing 5.1 Recording doorphone images …………………17 5.2 Playing recorded images (main monitor and extension monitor only) ………………………….17
6. Using electric locks and PBXs
Using electric locks and PBXs 6.1 Using electric locks ……………………………….19 6.2 Panasonic PBX integration …………………….19
7. Incoming call operations
Incoming call operations 7.1 When another incoming call is received ……………………………………………….20
8. Additional functions
Additional functions 8.1 Zooming in and out (wide/zoom, pan/tilt; main monitor and extension monitor only) ………..21

8.2 Sound and display settings for calls and monitoring ……………………………………………21
8.3 Ringtone settings ………………………………….22 8.4 Main monitor/extension monitor – function
settings list …………………………………………..22 8.5 Sub monitor – function settings list …………..25
9. Expanding the system
Expanding the system 9.1 Registering sub monitors and extension monitors ………………………………………………26 9.2 Using repeaters …………………………………….26 9.3 Cancelling devices (main monitor/extension monitor) ……………………………………………….27
10. General information
General information 10.1 Cleaning ………………………………………………29 10.2 Specifications ……………………………………….29
11. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 11.1 Troubleshooting ……………………………………31 11.2 Error messages – main monitor ……………….33 11.3 Error messages – extension monitor ………..34 11.4 Error messages – sub monitor …………………34
12. VL-V900 basic operations
VL-V900 basic operations 12.1 Controls ……………………………………………….35 12.2 Lobby station operations ………………………..35 12.3 Main monitor operations with the lobby station ………………………………………………….36 12.4 System conditions and limitations ……………37
13. Index
13.1 Index……………………………………………………38

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1.1 Model composition

1. . Introduction

Main Monitor Station*1

Wireless monitor station

(Main monitor*2)

(Sub monitor*2)

Model composition

1. Introduction
Door Station (Doorphone*2)

VL-SWD273 VL-SVD273 VL-MWD273

VL-MWD273 VL-MWD273 VL-MWD273

VL-WD613 –

VL-V554 VL-V554
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1 Can be configured to be used as an extension monitor. 2 Product names used in this document.

Caution: R Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read the label on the rear of the main monitor.

1.2 Accessory information
1.2.1 Supplied accessories
For the sub monitor Accessory item

Quantity

AC adaptor/ PNLV226
1

Rechargeable batteries
2

Charger 1

Note: R Accessories for installing the main monitor and the doorphone are described in the supplied Installation Guide. R You will need the following additional items (locally procured) to install the charger on the wall.
­ Screws ´ 2:
Prepare the screws according to the material, structure, strength and other factors of the mounting area and the total weight of objects to be mounted.

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1. Introduction

1.3 Additional/replacement accessories
Please contact your Panasonic dealer for sales information.
As of June, 2017

Accessory item

Order number

Rechargeable batteries
Door Station (referred to as “doorphone” in this document)
Lobby Station2 Video Intercom System for Apartment Complexes2 Sub monitor3 Extension monitor3
DECT repeater (referred to as “repeater” in this document)

HHR-4MVE*1 Battery type: ­ Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) ­ 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset VL-V555 (surface mount) VL-V554 (surface mount) VL-V554U (flush mount) VL-V522L (surface mount) VL-V590 VL-V900 and VL-V700 series
VL-WD613 VL-MWD272 VL-MWD273 VL-FKD2

Number of devices that can be connected
–
Max. of 2
Contact your building manager for more information. Max. of 6 Max. of 3 (not including the main monitor) Max. of 2

1 Replacement batteries may have a different capacity from that of the supplied batteries.
2 Contact your building manager for more information.
*3 When sub monitors and extension monitors are used together, a combined maximum of 6 sub monitors and extension monitors can be registered.

Note: R The specifications differ depending on the models of doorphone and lobby station. The following functions are not
available for the VL-V522L and VL-V590. ­ VL-V590: Monitoring the outside with the doorphone (page 15)
­ VL-V590: Doorphone LED lights’ illumination settings (page 21)
­ VL-V590: Doorphone backlight compensation settings (page 21)
­ VL-V522L/VL-V590: Wide/zoom settings and zoom position settings (page 14)

1.3.1 Compatible Panasonic PBXs
This unit can be used with Panasonic PBXs (page 19). Consult your dealer for more information.
Compatible Panasonic PBXs1 ­ KX-TDA30/TDA100/TDA100D/TDA200/TDA600 series ­ KX-TDE100/TDE200/TDE600 series ­ KX-NS300/NS500/NS700/NS1000 series ­ KX- NSX1000/NSX2000 series
1 As of June, 2017.

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1. Introduction

1.4 General information
R In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. R The available products differ depending on your region. For more information, please consult your dealer. R In this document, the suffix of each model number (e.g., the “BX” in “VL-MWD273BX”) is omitted unless necessary.
When the suffixes are used to describe models (e.g., “BX models”), the suffixes refer to all models in the series. R All the functions listed in this document are available for the supplied main monitor. However, the functions
available for the doorphone and lobby station differ depending on the model of the doorphone and lobby station. For more information about optional doorphone and lobby station, see “1.3 Additional/replacement accessories” on page 4. R Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. R The illustrations in the supplied document(s) may vary slightly from the actual product.

House mode and Apartment mode
The main monitor can be configured to be used in two modes: House mode and Apartment mode. R House mode refers to when the main monitor is used as a stand-alone system and is not connected to a larger
system comprised of a VL-V900 lobby station. This document describes the operations for House mode. R Apartment mode refers to when the main monitor is used connected to a larger system comprised of a VL-V900
lobby station, such as in apartment complexes. Operations for Apartment mode are described in 12 VL-V900 basic operations (Page 35) of this document as well as the Supplemental Information. The Supplemental Information can be accessed from the following Web site. https://panasonic.net/cns/pcc/support/intercom/v900
For Europe
Declaration of Conformity: R Panasonic Corporation declares that the radio equipment type (VL-MWD273BX) is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/doc Contact to Authorised Representative: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Ecodesign information
Ecodesign information under EU Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 amended by (EU) Regulation No. 801/2013. From 1 January 2015. Please visit here: www.ptc.panasonic.eu/erp Click [Downloads] a Energy related products information (Public) Power consumption in networked standby and guidance are mentioned in the Web site above. This device is classified as a HiNA device (networked equipment with high network availability), according to Ecodesign requirements.
Graphical symbols for use on equipment and their descriptions

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1. Alternating current (A.C.) 2. Direct current (D.C.) 3. Protective earth 4. Protective bonding earth 5. Functional earth 6. For indoor use only 7. Class P equipment (equipment in which protection against electric shock relies on Double Insulation or Reinforced Insulation) 8. “ON” (power) 9. “OFF” (power) 10. Stand-by (power) 11. “ON”/”OFF” (power; push-push) 12. Caution, risk of electric shock

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1. Introduction

1.5 Symbols, expressions, and styles
The following symbols, expressions, and styles are used in this document.

Item Text displayed on the product’s display
Icons displayed on the product’s display Buttons with printing on them or near them Soft keys
Navigator key (sub monitor only)
Procedures

How it is expressed
Text is displayed in a special font, usually enclosed in quotation marks
Black-and-white illustration of icon is used
Button printing is displayed, usually wrapped in thick brackets
Black-and-white illustration of the corresponding soft key icon is used
Either referred to by name, or with a black-and-white illustration
Usually written in an abbreviated style. The verb may be omitted. Unless otherwise stated, all procedures are for both the main monitor, extension monitor, and sub monitor.

Example “Initial settings”

M

N

MN

R “Use the navigator key to select…”

R “Press to select…”

R “Select…”

Main monitor/extension monitor example

® “Display” ®

®

“Brightness”

R Meaning:

Press the soft key under the displayed

soft key icon, press the soft keys

under the displayed

and

soft key icons to select “Display”, press the

soft key under the displayed

soft key

icon, and then press

or

to

select “Brightness”.

Sub monitor example

® “Brightness” ®
the desired setting. R Meaning:

® select

Press the button, use the navigator key

to select “Brightness” on the display, and then press the soft key under the displayed
soft key icon.

1.6 Trademarks and registered trademarks
R The software of this product is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. R All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

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2. Important information

abnormal smell or makes unusual noise, or if the

2.1 For your safety

product has been dropped or physically damaged.

These conditions can cause fire or electric shock.

To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read
2. . Important information

Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact

this section carefully before using the product to ensure

an authorised service centre.

proper and safe operation of your product.

R Hold the main body (not the metal parts) of the AC

adaptor and AC cable plug when unplugging them.

WARNING

Unplugging the AC adaptor and AC cable plug while holding their cords or cords’ plugs may result in fire,

electric shock, or injury.

Preventing fire and electric shock
R Use only the power source marked on the product. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
R Use only the specified power supply unit, AC adaptor, and AC cable.
R Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this product. Contact an authorised service centre for repairs.
R Never touch the power supply unit, AC adaptor, and AC cable with wet hands.
R Do not touch the power supply unit, AC adaptor, and AC cable during an electrical storm.
R Do not use the product (excluding the doorphone) in areas that are exposed to rain, moisture, steam, or oily smoke, or areas that have excessive dust.
R Do not perform any actions (such as fabricating, twisting, stretching, bundling, forcibly bending, damaging, altering, exposing to heat sources, or

Preventing accidents
R Do not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF (radio frequency) energy.
R Do not install or use this product near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to malfunction, resulting in an accident.
R Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The product operates in the frequency range of 1.88 GHz and 1.90 GHz with a peak transmission power of 250 mW (max.).)

placing heavy objects on the power cable and the AC

adaptor) that may damage the power cable and the AC adaptor. Using the product with a damaged power

CAUTION

cable or AC adaptor may cause electric shock, short

circuits, or fire. Contact an authorised service centre for repairs.
R Do not overload the power outlet or wiring above the specified levels. Overloading by having many connections on one power outlet may cause heat generation, resulting in a fire.
R Never put metal objects inside the product. Never spill any liquid on the product (excluding the doorphone).
If metal objects enter the product or the product becomes wet, turn off a circuit breaker or unplug the product from the power outlet and contact an authorised service centre.
R Do not use a microwave oven or other devices, such as electromagnetic cookers, to speed up the drying process of any parts of the product.
R Completely insert the AC adaptor and AC cable plug into the power outlet. Failure to do so may cause

Preventing accidents, injuries, and property damage
R Do not use the product in unstable areas or areas prone to strong vibrations. This may cause the product to fall, resulting in damage to the product or injury.
R Do not put your ear(s) near the speaker, as loud sounds emitted from the speaker may cause hearing impairment.
R Do not place coins or other metal objects in the charger. Metal objects may become hot, causing burns.
R Do not place magnetic cards or other devices that store data magnetically (such as credit cards) near the charger. Failure to do so may make the cards or devices unusable.
R The speaker on the handset is magnetised and may retain small metallic objects.

electric shock and/or excessive heat resulting in a fire. Do not use damaged AC adaptor, AC cable plug, or power outlets.
R Regularly remove any dust, etc., from the AC adaptor and AC cable plug by unplugging them from the power outlets, then wiping them with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust may cause an insulation defect from moisture, etc., resulting in a fire.
R Turn off a circuit breaker or unplug the product from the power outlet if the product emits smoke, an

Sub monitor batteries
Preventing leakage, heat generation, rupture, or accidents
R We recommend using the batteries noted on page 4. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni- MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
R Do not mix old and new batteries. R Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released
electrolyte from the batteries is corrosive and may

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2. Important information

cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte is toxic and may be harmful if swallowed. R Charge the batteries provided or identified for use with the product only, in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this document. R Do not heat batteries or dispose of batteries in a fire. R Do not touch the ends of batteries ( , ) with metal objects. R Handle the batteries with care. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets or keys to touch the batteries, otherwise a short circuit may cause the batteries and/or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns. R Only use the specified charger and AC adaptor to charge the batteries. Failure to follow these instructions may cause the batteries to swell or explode.
2.2 Important safety instructions
When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Do not use this product near water. For example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. 2. Use only the power supply unit, AC adaptor, AC cable, and batteries indicated in this document. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 For best performance
Location/avoiding noise (main monitor/sub monitor)
The main monitor, sub monitor, and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other. (The product operates in the frequency range of 1.88 GHz and 1.90 GHz with a peak transmission power of 250 mW (max.).) R For maximum coverage (approx. 100 m) and
noise-free communications, install your main monitor: ­ at a convenient, high, and central location with no
obstructions between the sub monitor and main monitor in an indoor environment. ­ away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or digital cordless phones. ­ facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone stations. (Avoid installing the main monitor near a window.) R Coverage and voice quality depends on the local environmental conditions.

R Do not place the charger near TVs, speakers, or other devices that emit electromagnetic waves. Failure to do so may prevent the charger from charging the product.
Environment (main monitor/sub monitor) R Keep the unit (main monitor/extension monitor and
sub monitor) away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors. R The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight. R The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 0 °C or greater than 40 °C. Damp basements should also be avoided. R Do not install the product in locations that are suspect to sudden changes in temperature. Failure to do so may cause condensation to form on the product causing malfunction. R Even when the main monitor and sub monitor are used within 100 m of each other, obstructions can cause weak signals, noise, interrupted transmissions, distorted images and slow image refresh rates. Obstructions can include: ­ Metal doors or metal shutters.
­ Heat insulation including aluminium foil.
­ Concrete walls or walls made of galvanized iron sheet.
­ If the sub monitor is being used in a different building, or a different part of the house, i.e. a different floor to the where the main monitor has been installed.
­ Many walls.
­ Double insulated glass windows. R Some types of hearing aids may receive noise from
wireless communications between the main monitor, sub monitor, and other compatible Panasonic units. R Operating the unit near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances. R In areas surrounded by a high electrical field, disturbances may occur in the unit’s image or sound.
2.4 Other important information
R The AC adaptor and AC cable plug are used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the power outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible.
Caution: R Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by
incorrect types. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Tapping
This product uses digital wireless technology so that a call is rarely intercepted. However, calls may be tapped by a third party because the product also communicates using radio waves.

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R “Tapping” means that the other party intercepts a radio message intentionally or accidentally by using a receiver.
Privacy and rights of portrait
When installing or using the doorphone, please take into consideration the rights of others with regard to privacy. R It is generally said that “privacy” means the ability of
an individual or group to stop information about themselves from becoming known to people other than those whom they choose to give the information. “Rights of portrait” means the right to be safe from having your own image taken and used indiscriminately without consent.
Personal information
The main monitor’s/extension monitor’s internal memory records personal information (image and audio recordings of visitors, etc.). Panasonic assumes no liability for any unforeseen damages arising from the exposure of the recorded information. R Disclaimer
Recorded data may be altered or deleted as a result of incorrect operations, exposure to static electricity, accidents, malfunction, repairs or other operations. Panasonic assumes no liability for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the loss or alteration of recorded images.
Requesting repairs for the product R Before submitting the main monitor/extension
monitor and sub monitor for repair, initialize them. This will delete all information saved in the main monitor/extension monitor and sub monitor.1 R Even if the product is sent for repairs without being initialized, the memory (including recorded data and settings) for the main monitor/extension monitor or sub monitor may be cleared and set to factory default after repair. R If operations cannot be performed due to the main monitor/extension monitor or sub monitor malfunction, consult with the place of purchase for appropriate action.
Note for product disposal, transfer, or return R This product can store your private/confidential
information. To protect your privacy/confidentiality, we recommend that you erase the information (recorded images) from the memory before you dispose of, transfer or return the product. All the recorded images can be erased at once by initializing the main monitor/extension monitor and sub monitor.1
*1 Main monitor/extension monitor: perform “Factory Setting” in “Initialize settings” (page 24). Sub monitor: perform “Initialize” (page 25).

2. Important information
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Others R It is prohibited to disassemble or modify this product.
Contact the dealer where you purchased this product for repair. R When power fails, this product cannot be used. R For the recorded image: The recorded image may be lost when: ­ Mishandled ­ Electric shock or radio wave interference occurs. ­ The power is turned off during use. R Panasonic may not be liable for damages due to external factors such as power failures. R If you stop using the main monitor/extension monitor and the doorphone, remove the main monitor/ extension monitor and the doorphone from the walls to prevent them from falling off. (Consult your dealer for information about removing the product.)

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3. Preparation

3.1 Controls

3.1.2 Main monitor/extension monitor

3. . Preparation
3.1.1 Doorphone

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D E

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C F
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Lens cover
LED lights (for illumination)
Name plate (supplied accessory) R Can be attached as required when installing the
doorphone. Microphone
Camera lens
Speaker
Call button and indicator (red) R The indicator lights in red when the power is on.
Doorphone image quality The quality of doorphone images may change depending on the installation environment, settings, lighting conditions, the time of day, etc. See page 31 for more information.

Display (page 12)

Speaker

Play lamp (blue)

Lights when there is an unplayed image. The indicator turns off when the unplayed image is displayed.

TALK button (M

N)

Play button (M N)

Press to display the image playing screen when the main monitor is idle. It can also be used as a soft key (page 11).
Page button (M N)

Press to page sub monitors or extension monitors when the main monitor is idle or transfer calls. It can also be used as a soft key (page 11).
Information button (M N)

Press to display the information screen when the main monitor is idle. It can also be used as a soft key (page 11).
Menu button (M N)

Press to display the setting screen when the main monitor is idle. It can also be used as a soft key (page 11).
Monitor button (M N)

Press to monitor the outside when the main monitor is idle. It can also be used as a soft key (page 11).
Microphone

OFF button (M N)

RESET button
If the main monitor cannot be correctly operated, press the MRESETN button with a pointed object to reset the main monitor. (Recorded images and configured settings are not affected.)

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Soft keys
A
B
Soft key icons Indicate the item that will be selected when you press the soft key directly under each icon. The icons that are displayed vary depending on current screen and operation. Soft keys Select the items displayed on the screen directly above each soft key.
3.1.3 Sub monitor
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3. Preparation

B

is displayed in screens such as the

information screen (page 12). The arrows

displayed in indicate the direction that the button

can be used in. R In the information screen, the volume can be

changed by pressing up or down.

Monitor button (M N)

Charge indicator (page 13)

Antenna (built-in)
R Do not cover the antenna when using the sub monitor. (This may weaken radio waves.)

Speaker

Page button (M N)

OFF button (M N)

TALK button (M

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Microphone

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Display (page 12) Multifunction buttons
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A Soft key icons Displays the functions that can be operated by M N,
, and M N.

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3.2 Using the display

3.2.1 Main monitor – display information

Image viewing screen

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3.2.2 Sub monitor – monitor display
Information screen
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Status icons (page 12)
Soft key icons (page 11)
Status icons (main monitor)
1 Indicates which doorphone is calling, monitoring, or on a call. (“1” indicates the device number.) Indicates there is a call from the doorphone when monitoring or on a call with another device (page 20). Indicates that the main monitor is on a call.
Indicates that a doorphone and a PBX extension are talking. Indicates that the main monitor is monitoring. Indicates that images are being recorded (page 17). Indicates that the doorphone’s LED lights are on (page 21). Indicates that “Press-to-talk” mode is on (page 15).
Information screen The information screen can be displayed by pressing M N when the main monitor is idle. The information screen is used to display information such as the current status of the main monitor.

Status icons (page 12) The information screen is displayed when the sub monitor is taken off the charger, or M N, M N, , or M N are pressed when the screen is off.
Image viewing screen

5(&

A

Status icons (page 12)
Status icons (sub monitor)
Battery level (page 13).
Range status: The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal between sub monitor and main monitor. Out of range.
Indicates the number of the sub monitor being used. Indicates that the doorphone’s ringtone volume is muted. Indicates which doorphone is calling, monitoring, or on a call. (“1” indicates the device number.) Indicates there is a call from the doorphone when monitoring or on a call with another device (page 20). Indicates that images are being recorded (page 17).

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3. Preparation

Indicates that “Press-to-talk” mode is on (page 15). Indicates that the doorphone’s LED lights are on (page 21).
3.3 Battery installation
­ USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
­ Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd batteries. ­ Confirm correct polarities ( , ).
Note: R Use the supplied rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH
ONLY). For replacement, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4. R Wipe the ends of batteries ( , ) with a dry cloth. R Avoid touching the ends of batteries ( , ) or the unit contacts.
3.4 Charging the sub monitor
Only connect the charger with the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor (page 3).
AC adaptor connections
A
*1

­ when charging is completed: off B Hook R Charging may take longer in the following situations. ­ When the operating temperature is low
(page 30). ­ When the sub monitor is picked up off the charger
or used during charging. ­ When the sub monitor’s signal is out of range
( ) (page 12).
R The sub monitor does not overcharge even if it is continuously placed in the charger.

Battery level

Icon

Battery level High Medium Low Needs charging

R See page 30 for a guide on operating times for the sub monitor.
Note: R When the sub monitor is off the charger or the AC
adaptor is disconnected for 1 week or more, remove the batteries in order to maintain battery performance and prevent the batteries from discharging. ­ Recharge the batteries before using the sub
monitor again.

3.5 Wall mounting
Note: R Make sure that the wall and the fixing method are
strong enough to support the weight of the unit. R Drive the screws (locally procured) into the wall.

25 mm

B

*1 Press plug firmly. R Connect the charger to the power outlet, and then
place the sub monitor in the charger to charge it. Charging usually takes about 8 hours. A Charge indicator ­ when charging: lights
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3. Preparation

3.6 Setting the language, date and time

When you use the main monitor for the first time, you will be prompted to set the display language, date, and time settings. R The play lamp lights if these settings are not
configured.

1 Press the M N button to turn on the display.

2 Press the soft keys under the

and

soft key icons to select the desired language.

3 Press

.

4 Press

again.

5 Set the date and time.

R Press

to select an item (i.e., year, month,

day, etc.).

R Press

or

to change the setting.

6 When finished, press

.

R A beep sounds and the display turns off.

Changing the language, date and time

You change the language, date, and time settings later

if desired. Press the M N button, use the

,

, and settings”.

soft keys to navigate to “Initial

Note: R The date and time settings may be deleted when
there is a power outage. In this case, reconfigure the settings.
R The time may become out of sync over time (about 60 seconds per month).

3.7 Wide/zoom settings and zoom position settings
You can configure how doorphone images are initially displayed on the main monitor. Images can be displayed in wide mode or in zoom mode. You can choose different settings for when visitors call you, and for when you are monitoring.

Wide mode (default setting)

Zoom mode

Note: R The zoom feature uses a digital zoom. As a result,
the image quality of zoomed images is lower than wide display images.
R You can switch between wide and zoom modes and adjust the zoom position while monitoring or on a call. See page 21.

Selecting wide or zoom 1. Press M N ® select “Initial settings” ®
.

2. Select “Wide/Zoom settings” ®

.

R If there are multiple doorphones, select the

doorphone to be configured ®

.

3. Select the desired setting ®

.

­ “When visitors come”: Your settings will be

used when you answer calls from visitors.

­ “When monitoring”: Your settings will be used

when you are monitoring.

4. Select the desired display mode ®

.

R A beep sounds and the settings are changed.

5. When finished, press M N.

Note: R If you select “Zoom”, adjust the zoom position so that
people or objects that you want to view are displayed centrally in the screen.
R When images are recorded in zoom mode, only the zoomed area is recorded.

Selecting the zoom position (pan/tilt position)
You can select which area of the image is displayed when displaying zoomed images.
1. Press M N ® select “Initial settings” ® .

2. Select “Zoom position settings” ®

.

R If there are multiple doorphones, select the

doorphone to be configured ®

.

R A zoomed image from the doorphone is displayed.

3. Select the desired zoom position ®

.

R A beep sounds, the settings are changed, and the

display turns off.

4. When finished, press M N.

Note: R If you do not perform any operations for 90 seconds
while changing this setting, the setting is cancelled and the screen turns off.

Images are not zoomed. The full camera image is displayed.

Images are zoomed. Images are displayed 2 times larger than wide display.

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4. Talking and monitoring

4.1 Answering doorphone calls

2. If there a multiple devices, select the device to

transfer the call to ®

.

When you receive a call from a doorphone, the main
4. . Talking and monitoring
monitor, extension monitor, and sub monitor ring, and

R To page all devices, select “Call all

together” ®

.

display an image from the doorphone.

To answer the call

Press M

N.

R Speak within about 50 cm of the microphone.

R Speak alternatively with the visitor. If you and the visitor speak at the same time, you will not hear each

3. Page the other party.

4. When the paged party answers, ask them to receive

the call from the doorphone ® M N.

R To cancel transferring the call and talk to the

visitor again, press M

N.

other.

To receive a call

R You can talk for up to about 90 seconds.

1. When the intercom call is received, press M

N

To end the call Press M N.

to talk to the paging party. 2. When the image from the doorphone is displayed,

Note: R The display will turn off if you do not answer a call

talk to the visitor. 3. When finished, press M N.

within about 30 seconds. R The displayed images are automatically recorded to
the main monitor (page 17).

Note: R The visitor cannot hear voices during paging. R When using the sub monitor to transfer calls or

Features available during incoming calls ­ Monitoring feature (page 15)

receive transferred calls, extension monitors are displayed as sub monitors in the list of available devices and for the device name of incoming calls.

Features available while talking ­ Adjusting wide/zoom and pan/tilt settings

For example, “Extension monitor 1” is displayed as “Sub monitor 1”.

(page 21)

­ Turn on or off the operation guide (page 21)

4.3 Monitoring the outside with

­ Adjusting sound and display settings (page 21) ­ Using “press-to-talk” (page 15) ­ Transferring calls to other devices (page 15)

the doorphone
You can monitor the sounds and images from the doorphone using the main monitor, extension monitor,

Press-to-talk mode

and sub monitor.

If it is difficult for you and the visitor to hear each other

1 Press M

N.

due to noise, the “press-to-talk” mode can make conversations easier to hear.

1. While talking, activate press-to-talk mode by

pressing and holding M

N for about 2 seconds.

R A beep sounds and

(or

for the sub

monitor) is displayed.

2. To speak to the visitor

Speak while pressing and holding M

N.

R If there are multiple doorphones, select the

desired doorphone ®

.

R The images from the doorphone are displayed.

2 Monitor the sound and image.

R You can talk to the monitored party by pressing

M

N.

3 When finished, press M N.

To listen to the visitor

Release M

N.

Note: R The sound from your end will not be heard at the

Note: R Press-to-talk mode is cancelled when the call ends.

doorphone. R You can monitor for up to about 3 minutes.

4.2 Transferring doorphone calls
You can transfer a doorphone call between the main monitor, sub monitor, and extension monitor.
To transfer a call 1. While talking with the visitor at the doorphone, press
M N.

Features available while monitoring
­ Recording doorphone images (page 17) ­ Adjusting wide/zoom and pan/tilt settings
(page 21) ­ Turn on or off the operation guide (page 21) ­ Adjusting sound and display settings (page 21)

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4. Talking and monitoring

4.4 Talking with other devices
You can make intercom calls between the main monitor, sub monitor, and extension monitor.

To make a call

1. Press M N.

2. If there are multiple devices, select the device to page

®

.

R To page all devices, select “Call all

together” ®

.

3. Page the other party.

4. Talk with the paged party when they answer the call. 5. When finished, press M N.

To receive a call

1. When the intercom call is received, press M

N

to talk to the paging party.

2. When finished, press M N.

Note: R Paging automatically ends after about 30 seconds
and intercom calls automatically end after about 90 seconds.
R When using the sub monitor to make or receive intercom calls, extension monitors are displayed as sub monitors in the list of available devices and for the device name of incoming calls. For example, “Extension monitor 1” is displayed as “Sub monitor 1”.

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5. Recording and playing

5.1 Recording doorphone images 5.2 Playing recorded images

The main monitor and extension monitor can record

(main monitor and extension

5. . Recording and playing

doorphone images (still images). They can save images from up to 50 doorphone calls or monitoring sessions.

monitor only)

Each time new images are recorded, they are saved in an image set of up to 8 images.

When there are new (i.e., unplayed) images recorded, the play lamp (page 10) lights.

Note: R Sub monitors can manually record images while
monitoring (page 17).
5.1.1 Recording automatically (recording a received call; main monitor and extension monitor only)
When a visitor calls you, the main monitor and extension monitor record 8 images automatically (whether you answer the call or not). Recording starts about 2 seconds after you receive the call.
When you do not answer a call
The recorded images are saved as unplayed images, and the play lamp lights.
When there are multiple doorphones R When you are talking or monitoring and there is an
incoming call from another doorphone, images from the incoming call will not be displayed and recorded. In order to display and record incoming calls, you must end the current call or stop monitoring. R If there is an incoming call from another doorphone while receiving an incoming call, the number of recorded images from the 1st caller (8 images) are reduced.

Note: R Sub monitors cannot play images. Images recorded
by sub monitors can only played on the main monitor.
R Images manually recorded by the main monitor and extension monitor can only be played by the device that recorded the images.

1 Press M N.
R “Recorded image list” screen is displayed.

2 Select “Unplayed images” (for new images) or

“Played images” (for images that have been

played) ®

.

R The most recent image set of the selected type is

displayed.

3 Browse the image sets and images.
R The following operations are available when browsing images.
R See page 18 for a list of all available operations.

Plays back all images in an image set continuously
Browses image sets, from older ones to newer ones
Browses image sets, from newer ones to older ones
Displays the options menu

When the memory is full (auto image updating) When the memory is full, new images overwrite the oldest images automatically. This occurs even if the oldest images are unplayed images.
5.1.2 Recording manually (recording while monitoring)

Returns to the previous screen
4 When finished, press M N.
Note: R The play lamp turns off when the unplayed image is
displayed.

The main monitor, extension monitor, and sub monitor
can manually record images while monitoring. R Main monitor/extension monitor:

5.2.1 Image playing screen
Image playing screen

While monitoring, press be recorded.

. Up to 8 images will

A

1

­

is displayed on the screen when

recording.

R Sub monitor:

While monitoring, press M N ® select

“Record” ®

. Up to 8 images will be

B

D

recorded.

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E

­

is displayed on the screen when

recording.

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5. Recording and playing
Image set number Image position within a image set Indicates that the image has not been played. Recording date and time
Status icons
1 Indicates the number of the doorphone that recorded the image. Indicates that the image is protected (i.e., cannot be deleted)
Available soft keys
Plays back all images in an image set continuously Browses image sets, from older ones to newer ones Browses image sets, from newer ones to older ones Displays the options menu
Returns to the previous screen
Pauses continuous playback
Plays the previous image in an image set when continuous play is paused Plays the next image in an image set when continuous play is paused

5.2.2 Options available when playing images

While playing images, you can press

to display

the options menu and change the following settings.

To turn off the operation guide

® select “Guide off” ®

.

R While the guide is turned off, the soft keys do not

operate their respective features. Press any soft key

to display the guide again briefly. During this time, the

soft keys can be operated as normal.

To turn on the operation guide

Press any soft key to display the guide ®

®

select “Guide on” ®

.

To turn protection on and off ® select “Protect” (to turn protection on) or
“Remove protection” (to turn protection off) ®
. R When “Protect” is selected, the image cannot be
deleted. R A maximum of 20 image sets can be protected.

To delete the current image

® select “Delete” ®

®

.

R You can use “Delete all images” to delete all

images in one operation. See page 24.

To adjust the screen brightness ® select “Brightness” ® adjust the
brightness.

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6. Using electric locks and PBXs

6.1 Using electric locks

6.2 Panasonic PBX integration

When a commercially available electric lock is connected Connecting the main monitor to a PBX allows you to use
6. . Using electric locks and PBXs
to the main monitor, you can unlock a door or gate using PBX extensions to answer doorphone calls.

the main monitor. You can also select the length of time Please use only a Panasonic PBX (page 4).

control signals are sent for to unlock the door or gate. (How long the door or gate remains unlocked depends on each electric lock’s specification.) R A maximum of 2 electric locks can be connected to
the main monitor. When you use an additional doorphone, the maximum number of the electric locks that can be connected to the doorphone

R For detailed information about connections, see the operating instructions included with the PBX and the Installation Guide of this product.
Note: R If you answer a doorphone call with a PBX extension,
the doorphone camera image will be displayed on the

depends on the type of doorphone. Consult your

main monitor, and

is displayed to indicate that

dealer for further information.
R For detailed information about connections, see the operating instructions included with the electric lock and the Installation Guide of this product.

a PBX extension is on the call.

R While

is displayed, you cannot answer calls

using the main monitor. R The display will turn off when the call between the

6.1.1 Configuring electric locks

doorphone and the PBX extension ends, or after 3 minutes.

1 Press M N.

R If you answer a doorphone call with the main monitor,

2 Select “Connected devices” ®

.

the call will continue to ring at the extension for about 15 to 30 seconds. After you answer the call, the

3 Select “Electric lock” ®

.

4 Select the doorphone (“Doorphone 1” or

“Doorphone 2”) that you want to assign the electric

lock to ®

.

5 Select the type of the electric lock ®

.

extension user cannot answer the call or join the call, even if the extension is ringing.
When using two doorphones (excluding an optional VL-V590 lobby station; page 4)
From the PBX extension, you can only call the doorphone that you last received call from or talked with.

6 Select the device that the electric lock is connected

to ®

.

7 Select the unlocking time ®

.

8 When finished, press M N.

Electric lock settings
Options listed below are available. “Unlocking buzzer sound”: Determines whether the doorphone sounds a buzzer when the electric lock is unlocked. See page 23. “View extension after unlocking”: Determines whether to extend the displaying time of the doorphone image when the electric lock is unlocked. See page 23.

6.1.2 Unlocking electric locks

1 Press

while talking or monitoring.

R If there are 2 electric locks available, select the

electric lock to be unlocked ®

® press

to unlock another electric lock.

Note: R You can only unlock the door or gate when talking or
monitoring.
R When using multiple electric locks with different doorphones, you can only operate the locks from the doorphone that they are connected to.

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7. Incoming call operations

7.1 When another incoming call is received
When another incoming call is received while talking, monitoring, or receiving an incoming call, the ringtone sounds
7. . Incoming call operations
and notifications are received in the following manner for the main monitor, extension monitor, and sub monitor.

Main monitor example: When there is an incoming call from doorphone 2 while talking with doorphone 1.
1

Main monitor example: When there is an incoming call from a doorphone during an intercom call.
1

1

Page

Talking Sub monitor 1

A Incoming call’s icon

Receive an incoming call when Main monitor/extension monitor: Already receiving an incoming call from a doorphone Sub monitor: Already receiving an incoming call from a doorphone
R Talking or monitoring with a doorphone
R Talking on an intercom call
Transferring a doorphone call

Next action
The display changes to the new incoming call, and the previous incoming call is terminated.

The display changes to the new incoming call, the previous incoming call

is terminated, and then the ringtone sounds and M

N flashes.

To answer the incoming call:

R Press M

N.

To monitor the incoming call:

R Press M N.

The ringtone sounds and the incoming call’s icon is displayed (A).

To answer the incoming call: R Press M N.

­ The original call or monitoring is terminated and the displayed

image is changed.

­ Press M

N to talk with the visitor at the doorphone.

The ringtone sounds and the incoming call’s icon is displayed (A).

To answer the incoming call: R Press M N.

­ Transferring is terminated, and then the original call’s image is

displayed and you can talk to the original caller.

­ Press M N again to display the new incoming call’s image.

­ Press M

N to talk with the visitor at the doorphone.

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8. Additional functions

8.1 Zooming in and out (wide/

To turn off the operation guide (main monitor and extension monitor only)

zoom, pan/tilt; main monitor and

® “Guide off” ®

.

8. . Additional functions

extension monitor only)

R While the guide is turned off, the soft keys do not operate their respective features. Press a soft key

When on a call or monitoring, you can display images in wide mode or in zoom mode. During zoom mode, you can change the zoom position (also called “pan/tilt”).

other than M N to display the guide again briefly.
During this time, the soft keys can be operated as normal.

To switch from wide mode to zoom mode

Press

.

To switch from zoom mode to wide mode

Press

.

To change the zoom position in zoom mode

® “Pan/tilt” ®

® press

or

To turn on the operation guide (main monitor and extension monitor only)

Press a soft key other than M N to display the guide

®

® “Guide on” ®

.

To adjust the screen brightness R Main monitor/extension monitor:

Note: R See page 14 for examples of wide mode and zoom
mode.
R The zoom feature uses a digital zoom. As a result, the image quality of zoomed images is lower than

® “Display” ®

®

“Brightness” ® select the desired setting.

R Sub monitor:

® “Brightness” ®

® select the

desired setting.

wide display images.
R When images are recorded in zoom mode, only the zoomed area is recorded.
R If you adjust these settings, the settings will be cancelled the next time you display an image. To change how doorphone images are initially displayed

To adjust backlight compensation

R Main monitor/extension monitor:

® “Display” ®

® “Backlight

compensation” ® select the desired setting.

R Sub monitor:

on the main monitor, see page 14.

® “Backlight” ®

® select the

desired setting.

8.2 Sound and display settings for calls and monitoring

While monitoring or on a call, you can press

to

display the options menu and change sound and display

settings.

To adjust the incoming call volume*1

R Main monitor/extension monitor:

® “Sound” ®

® “Receiver

volume” ® adjust the volume.

R Sub monitor:

® “Volume” ® adjust the volume.

To turn the LED lights on or off

R Main monitor/extension monitor:

® “Display” ®

®

“Illumination” ® select the desired setting.

R

is displayed when the LED lights are on.

R Sub monitor:

® “Illumination” ® the desired setting.

® select

R

is displayed when the LED lights are on.

*1 These settings cannot be changed during an incoming call.

To adjust the volume heard at the doorphone*1 (main monitor and extension monitor only)

® “Sound” ®

® “Owner’s voice

volume” ® select the desired setting.

To use the voice changer*1 (makes the voice heard at the doorphone sound deeper)

R Main monitor/extension monitor:

® “Sound” ®

® “Voice

changer” ® select the desired setting.

R Sub monitor:

® “Voice changer” ®

.

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8. Additional functions

8.3 Ringtone settings

Main monitor/extension monitor:
You can change the ringtone type and volume that is heard during an incoming call. R For information about how to configure settings, see page 23.

Sub monitor:
See page 25 for information about changing the ringtone type. Perform the following procedure to adjust the ringtone volume.

1. When the information screen is displayed, press ® select the item to change the volume for ®

.

2. Press to adjust the volume. R To mute the volume, press and hold until

is displayed. (The paging volume cannot be turned off.)

­ To activate the sound again, press .

8.4 Main monitor/extension monitor – function settings list

You can change the settings to match how the main monitor or extension monitor is used.

1 Press M N.

2 Select the desired item ®

.

R Repeat this step as necessary to navigate to the desired setting.

3 Select the desired setting ®

.

4 Press M N.

Note: R If you do not perform any operations for 90 seconds while changing these settings, or if an incoming call is received,
the setting is cancelled and the screen turns off.
R In the following table, default settings are indicated by < >. R While changing settings, “U” is displayed to the left of the currently selected item.

Item name: “Initial settings”

1
Time and date settings2
Zoom position settings1
Wide/Zoom settings*1

Sub-menu
2 ­
Doorphone 1 – 2 Doorphone 1 – 2

Power supply

­

frequency*1

Select language*2

­

Settings 3

­

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­
When visitors come/When monitoring
­
­

­ Zoom,

For details see page 21.