Panasonic VL-SV74 Video Intercom System Main Monitor Station Instruction Manual

Panasonic VL-SV74 Video Intercom System Main Monitor Station

Product Information

Specifications

• Model Name: Video Intercom System Main Monitor Station
• Model No.: VL-SV74 VL-MV74

Introduction

The Video Intercom System Main Monitor Station is a high-quality product designed to provide convenience and security to your home or office. It allows you to communicate with visitors at the door and monitor the outside area using a doorphone. This user manual provides detailed information on how to set up and use the main monitor station.

Important Information

It is essential to read and understand the safety instructions and guidelines provided in this manual before using the product. Please ensure your safety and the safety of others while operating the Video Intercom System Main Monitor Station.

Preparation

Controls

The main monitor station is equipped with various controls for easy operation. Familiarize yourself with these controls:

• Power Button: Turns the main monitor station on/off
• Display: Shows the video feed from the doorphone and other settings
• Language, Date, and Time Settings: Allows you to set the language, date, and time
• Wide/Zoom Settings: Adjusts the display settings for a wider or zoomed-in view

Using the Display

The display on the main monitor station provides visual feedback and options for various functions. Learn how to navigate and use the display effectively:

• Navigation Buttons: Use the arrow buttons to navigate through different options
• Select Button: Press the select button to confirm your selection
• Menu Options: The display offers options for answering doorphone calls, transferring calls, monitoring the outside area, and talking with other devices

Talking and Monitoring

The main monitor station allows you to communicate with visitors at the door and monitor the outside area. Follow these steps to utilize these functions:

Answering Doorphone Calls

When a doorphone call is received, follow these steps to answer:

1. Press the Answer button on the main monitor station
2. Communicate with the visitor using the built-in microphone and speaker
3. Press the Hang-up button to end the call

Transferring Doorphone Calls

If you wish to transfer a doorphone call to another device, perform the following steps:

1. During an active call, press the Transfer button on the main monitor station
2. Select the desired device from the available options on the display
3. Press the Transfer button again to complete the transfer

Monitoring the Outside with the Doorphone

You can monitor the outside area using the doorphone connected to the main monitor station. To do this:

1. Press the Monitor button on the main monitor station
2. The display will show the live video feed from the doorphone
3. To exit monitoring mode, press the Monitor button again

Talking with Other Devices

The main monitor station allows communication with other devices within the system. To talk with other devices:

1. Press the Talk button on the main monitor station
2. Select the desired device from the available options on the display
3. Communicate using the built-in microphone and speaker
4. Press the Talk button again to end the conversation

Recording and Playing

Recording Doorphone Images

The main monitor station allows you to record images from the doorphone. Follow these steps to record:

1. During an active call or while monitoring, press the Record button on the main monitor station
2. The system will start recording the video feed
3. To stop recording, press the Record button again

Playing Recorded Images

You can play back the recorded images on the main monitor station. To do this:

1. Press the Playback button on the main monitor station
2. Select the desired recorded image from the available options on the display
3. Use the navigation buttons to control playback (play, pause, stop, etc.)

Using Electric Locks and Other Devices

Using Electric Locks

The main monitor station can be integrated with electric locks for enhanced security. Follow these steps to use electric locks:

1. Connect the electric lock to the main monitor station as per the installation guide
2. Select the desired lock control option on the display
3. Press the Lock/Unlock button to control the electric lock

Doorbells

The main monitor station supports various doorbell options.
Please refer to the installation guide for detailed instructions on connecting and configuring doorbells.

Panasonic PBX Integration

If you have a Panasonic PBX system, the main monitor station can be integrated for additional functionality. Refer to the installation guide for instructions on integrating the main monitor station with the PBX system.

Incoming Call Operations

When Another Incoming Call is Received

If another incoming call is received while you are on a call or monitoring, follow these steps to handle the call:

1. Press the Answer button to put the current call on hold
2. Press the Answer button again to switch to the incoming call
3. To switch back to the previous call, press the Answer button once more

Additional Functions

Zooming In and Out (Wide/Zoom, Pan/Tilt)

The main monitor station offers zooming, panning, and tilting options for a better view. Use the navigation buttons and zoom controls on the display to adjust the camera angle and zoom level.

Sound and Display Settings for Calls and Monitoring

You can customize the sound and display settings for calls and monitoring. Access the settings menu on the main monitor station’s display and navigate to the sound and display settings options.
Adjust the settings as per your preferences.

Ringtone Settings

The main monitor station allows you to choose different ringtones for incoming calls. Navigate to the ringtone settings option on the display and select your preferred ringtone from the available options.

Main Monitor/Extension Monitor – Function Settings List

Refer to the function settings list provided in the user manual for detailed information on the main monitor and extension monitor’s various functions and settings.

Expanding the System

Registering Extension Monitors

If you have additional extension monitors, you can register them with the main monitor station for an expanded system. Follow the instructions in the installation guide to register extension monitors.

Cancelling Devices

If you no longer wish to use a registered device with the main monitor station, you can cancel it. Refer to the installation guide for instructions on canceling registered devices.

FAQs

• Q: Is the Video Intercom System Main Monitor Station compatible with all doorphones?
  • A: The Video Intercom System Main Monitor Station is compatible with most doorphones. However, it is recommended to check the compatibility list provided in the installation guide or contact Panasonic customer support for specific compatibility inquiries.
• Q: Can I connect multiple electric locks to the main monitor station?
  • A: Yes, you can connect multiple electric locks to the main monitor station. Please refer to the installation guide for instructions on connecting and configuring multiple electric locks.
• Q: How do I change the language, date, and time settings on the main monitor station?
  • A: To change the language, date, and time settings, navigate to the settings menu on the main monitor station’s display. Select the language option to choose your preferred language. For date and time settings, select the respective options and follow the on-screen instructions to set the desired date and time.

Operating Instructions

Model Name
Video Intercom System Main Monitor Station

Model No.
VL-SV74 VL-MV74

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.

1.1 Model composition

Introduction

Main Monitor Station*1

(Main monitor*2)

Model composition

Door Station (Doorphone*2)

1. Introduction

VL-SV74 VL-MV74

VL-MV74 VL-MV74

VL-V524 –

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
Note: R Accessories for installing the main monitor and the doorphone are described in the supplied Installation Guide.

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1.3 Additional/replacement accessories
Please contact your Panasonic dealer for sales information.
As of April, 2019

Accessory item

Order number

Door Station (referred to as “doorphone” in this document)
Lobby Station*1 Video Intercom System for Apartment Complexes Video Intercom System ­ Lobby station/Distributor Extension monitor

VL-V555 (surface mount) VL-V554 (surface mount) VL-V554U (flush mount) VL- V522L (surface mount) VL-V524 (surface mount) VL-V591 VL-V901 and VL-V700 series
VL-VM series/VL-VM701
VL-MV74*2

Flush mount box (for VL-V524) VL-MB524

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

1 Contact your building manager for more information. 2 Comes in silver and white.

Note: R The specifications differ depending on the models of doorphone and lobby station. The following functions are not
available for the VL-V524 (supplied doorphone), VL-V522L, and VL-V591. ­ VL-V591: Monitoring the outside with the doorphone (page 13)
­ VL-V591: Doorphone LED lights’ illumination settings (page 19)
­ VL-V591: Doorphone backlight compensation settings (page 19)
­ VL-V524/VL-V522L/VL-V591: Wide/zoom settings and zoom position settings (page 11)

1.3.1 Compatible Panasonic PBXs
This unit can be used with Panasonic PBXs (page 17). 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 April, 2019.

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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 After removing the product and any included items from the packaging, store, dispose, or recycle the packaging
as necessary. Note that certain types of packaging may be a suffocation or choking hazard. 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-SV74BX”) 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-V901 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-V901
lobby station, such as in apartment complexes. Operations for Apartment mode are described in 12 VL-V901 basic operations (Page 28) 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
For information of Compliance with EU relevant Regulatory Directives, Contact to Authorised Representative: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/doc
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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4

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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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1.5 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
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
Usually written in an abbreviated style. The verb may be omitted. Unless otherwise stated, all procedures are for both the main monitor and extension monitor.

Example “Initial settings”

M

N

MN

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”.

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

2.1 For your safety

Preventing accidents, injuries, and property damage R Do not use the product in unstable areas or areas

To prevent severe injury or loss of life or property, and to

prone to strong vibrations. This may cause the

Important information

ensure proper and safe operation of your product, read

product to fall, resulting in damage to the product or

this section carefully before using the product.

injury.

R Do not put your ear(s) near the speaker, as loud

sounds emitted from the speaker may cause hearing

WARNING

impairment.

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 Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this product. Contact an authorised service centre for repairs.
R Never touch the power plug with wet hands. R Do not touch the power plug 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 place objects on the power cables. Install the product where no one can step or trip on the power cables. R Do not allow the power cables to be excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavy objects. 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, unplug the product from the power outlet and contact an authorised service centre. R Completely insert the power plug into the power outlets. Failure to do so may cause electric shock and/or excessive heat resulting in a fire. Do not use damaged power plug or power outlets. R Regularly remove any dust, etc., from the power plug by unplugging it from the power outlets, then wiping it with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust may cause an insulation defect from moisture, etc., resulting in a fire. R Unplug the product from the power outlet if the product emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes unusual noise, or if the product has been dropped or physically damaged. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact an authorised service centre. R Hold the main body (not the metal parts) of the power plug when unplugging it. Unplugging the power plug while holding its cord’s plug may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
CAUTION

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 cable indicated in this document.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 For best performance
Environment R Keep the unit 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 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 power plug is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the power outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible.
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.

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R Please observe the legal regulations (data protection, video surveillance) in your country during use.
Personal information The main monitor’s/extension monitor’s internal memory records personal information (image 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 for repair, initialize them. This will delete all information saved in the main monitor/extension 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 may be cleared and set to factory default after repair. R If operations cannot be performed due to the main monitor/extension 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.1
*1 Main monitor/extension monitor: perform “Factory Setting” in “Initialize settings” (page 22).
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
1
Above symbol (A) is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Others R When power fails, this product cannot be used. R For the recorded image:
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The recorded image may be lost when: ­ Mishandled ­ Electric shock 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.)
2.5 For India only
Declaration of Conformity with the requirements of the E-Waste (Management) Rules The Product is in conformity with the requirements of the reduction of hazardous substances of the E-Waste Rules. The content of hazardous substance with the exemption of the applications listed in SCHEDULE II of the E-Waste Rules: 1. Lead (Pb) ­ not over 0.1% by weight; 2. Cadmium (Cd) ­ not over 0.01% by weight; 3. Mercury (Hg) ­ not over 0.1% by weight; 4. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) ­ not over 0.1% by
weight; 5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) ­ not over 0.1% by
weight; 6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) ­ not over
0.1% by weight.
Disposal information
For the purpose of recycling to facilitate effective utilization of resources, please return this product to a nearby authorized collection centre, registered dismantler or recycler, or Panasonic service centre when disposing of this product. Please see the Panasonic website for further information on collection centres, etc., or call the toll-free number below.
Website: http://www.panasonic.com/in/corporate/sustainability/ panasonic- india-i-recycle-program.html Service helpline: 1800 103 1333 or 1800 108 1333

Preparation

3.1 Controls
3. . Preparation
3.1.1 Doorphone

3.1.2 Main monitor/extension monitor
A

A

E

B

C

D

F

Lens cover
Camera lens
LED lights Used to illuminate the visitor’s face or the area in front of the doorphone so that the visitor’s face can be seen in the dark. Call button and indicator Lights when the power is on for the connected main monitor. Microphone
Speaker
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 25 for more information.

B

C

M

D FGHJK L

E

I

Display (page 11)

Play lamp (blue)

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

Speaker

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 10).

TALK button (M

N)

Page button (M N)

Press to page extension monitors when the main monitor is idle or transfer calls. It can also be used as a soft key (page 10).
Unlock button (M N)

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 10). OFF button (M N)

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 10).
Microphone

Volume button (M N)

Press to adjust the ring volume when the main monitor is idle or when there is an incoming call. Press to adjust the receiver volume while talking or monitoring (page 10).
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.
Volume button The following volumes can be adjusted by pressing M N on the right side of the main monitor. ­ Ring volume: To adjust the volume, press the button
repeatedly to select the desired setting when the main monitor is idle or when there is an incoming call.1 1 To mute the sound, press and hold M N until
” ” is displayed. To active the sound again, press M N. ­ Receiver volume: To adjust the volume, press M N repeatedly to select the desired setting while monitoring or on a call.
Note: R The ring volume cannot be adjusted while there is an
incoming intercom call. R You can also change the ring volume by using the
function settings list (see page 21). R You can also change the receiver volume by pressing
while monitoring or on a call (see page 19).

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3.2 Using the display

3.2.1 Main monitor – display information

Image viewing screen

A1

P

B
Status icons (page 11)
Soft key icons (page 10)
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 18). 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 15). Indicates that the doorphone’s LED lights are on (page 19). Indicates that “Press-to-talk” mode is on (page 13).

3.3 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).

3.4 Wide/zoom settings and zoom position settings
These functions are not available for the supplied doorphone (VL-V524). You can use these functions with optional doorphones (page 4).
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

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Wide mode (default setting)
Images are not zoomed. The full camera image is displayed.

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

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 19.

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.

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Talking and monitoring

4.1 Answering doorphone calls

To transfer a call 1. While talking with the visitor at the doorphone, press

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

To answer the call

Press M

N.

R Speak within about 50 cm of the microphone.

M N.

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

transfer the call to ®

.

R To page all devices, select “Call all

together” ®

.

R Speak alternatively with the visitor. If you and the

3. Page the other party.

visitor speak at the same time, you will not hear each other. R You can talk for up to about 90 seconds.
To end the call Press M N.
Note: R The display will turn off if you do not answer a call
within about 30 seconds. R The displayed images are automatically recorded to
the main monitor (page 15).

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.

To receive a call

1. When the intercom call is received, press M

N

to talk to the paging party.

2. When the image from the doorphone is displayed, talk to the visitor.
3. When finished, press M N.

Features available during incoming calls ­ Monitoring feature (page 13)

Note: R The visitor cannot hear voices during paging.

Features available while talking
­ Adjusting wide/zoom and pan/tilt settings (page 19)1
­ Turn on or off the operation guide (page 19)
­ Adjusting sound and display settings (page 19)
­ Using “press-to-talk” (page 13)
­ Transferring calls to other devices (page 13) 1 These functions are not available for the supplied
doorphone (VL-V524). You can use these functions with optional doorphones (page 4).

Press-to-talk mode

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

is displayed.

2. To speak to the visitor

Speak while pressing and holding M

N.

R

is displayed in yellow.

To listen to the visitor

Release M

N.

R

is displayed in white.

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

4.2 Transferring doorphone calls
You can transfer a doorphone call between the main monitor and extension monitor.

4.3 Monitoring the outside with the doorphone

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

1 Press 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.

Note: R The sound from your end will not be heard at the
doorphone.
R You can monitor for up to about 3 minutes.

Features available while monitoring
­ Recording doorphone images (page 15)
­ Adjusting wide/zoom and pan/tilt settings (page 19)1
­ Turn on or off the operation guide (page 19)
­ Adjusting sound and display settings (page 19)
1 These functions are not available for the supplied doorphone (VL-V524). You can use these functions with optional doorphones (page 4).

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4. Talking and monitoring

4.4 Talking with other devices
You can make intercom calls between the main 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.

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Recording and playing

5.1 Recording doorphone images

2 Select “Unplayed images” (for new images) or
“Played images” (for images that have been

The main monitor and extension monitor can record
5. . Recording and playing
doorphone images (still images). They can save images

played) ®

.

R The most recent image set of the selected type is

from up to 50 doorphone calls or monitoring sessions.

displayed.

Each time new images are recorded, they are saved in an image set of up to 4 images.

3 Browse the image sets and images.
R The following operations are available when

5.1.1 Recording automatically (recording a received call)
When a visitor calls you, the main monitor and extension monitor record 4 images automatically (whether you answer the call or not). Recording starts about 2 seconds after you receive the call.

browsing images. R See page 15 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

When you do not answer a call

newer ones to older ones

The recorded images are saved as unplayed images,

Displays the options menu

and the play lamp lights.

Returns to the previous screen

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 (4 images) are reduced.

4 When finished, press M N.
Note: R The play lamp turns off when the unplayed image is
displayed.
5.2.1 Image playing screen
Image playing screen

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.

A

1

5.1.2 Recording manually (recording while monitoring)

The main monitor and extension monitor can manually record images while monitoring.

While monitoring, press recorded.

. Up to 4 images will be

­

is displayed on the screen when recording.

5.2 Playing recorded images
When there are new (i.e., unplayed) images recorded, the play lamp (page 9) lights.
Note: 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.

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E

Device number Image position within a image set Image set number Recording date and time Indicates that the image has not been played.
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

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5. Recording and playing
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 22.

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

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6. Using electric locks and other devices

6.1 Using electric locks

6.2 Doorbells

When a commercially available electric lock is connected A doorbell may be connected to your main monitor. In
6. . Using electric locks and other devices
to the main monitor, you can unlock a door or gate using this case, the main monitor and extension monitor will

the main monitor. You can also select the length of time ring when someone presses the doorbell button.

control signals are sent for to unlock the door or gate.

When a doorbell is connected to your main monitor,

(How long the door or gate remains unlocked depends configure the main monitor as follows.

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

Press M N ® “Connected devices” ®

“Doorphone connection” ® “Doorphone 2” ®

“Use door bell” ® press M N.

. When a beep sounds,

depends on the type of doorphone. Consult your

Note:

dealer for further information. R For detailed information about connections, see the

R Connect a doorbell to the IN3 and IN4 terminals. (The doorbell will not operate if connected to other

operating instructions included with the electric lock

terminals.)

and the Installation Guide of this product.

6.1.1 Configuring electric locks

1 Press M N.

2 Select “Connected devices” ®

.

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 ®

.

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 21. “View extension after unlocking”: Determines whether to extend the displaying time of the doorphone image when the electric lock is unlocked. See page 21.

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.

6.3 Panasonic PBX integration

Connecting the main monitor to a PBX allows you to use PBX extensions to answer doorphone calls.
Please use only a Panasonic PBX (page 4). 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

main monitor, and

is displayed to indicate that

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 doorphone and the PBX extension ends, or after 3 minutes.
R If you answer a doorphone call with the main monitor, the call will continue to ring at the extension for about 15 to 30 seconds. After you answer the call, the extension user cannot answer the call or join the call, even if the extension is ringing.

When using two doorphones (excluding an optional VL-V591 lobby station; page 4)
From the PBX extension, you can only call the doorphone that you last received call from or talked with.

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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 and extension 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 Extention monitor 1

Receive an incoming call when 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

A Incoming call’s icon

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

During this time, the soft keys can be operated as normal.

zoom, pan/tilt)
8. . Additional functions

To turn on the operation guide

These functions are not available for the supplied

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

doorphone (VL-V524). You can use these functions with ®

® “Guide on” ®

.

optional doorphones (page 4). When on a call or monitoring, you can display images in

To adjust the screen brightness

wide mode or in zoom mode. During zoom mode, you

® “Display” ®

® “Brightness”

can change the zoom position (also called “pan/tilt”).

® select the desired setting.

To switch from wide mode to zoom mode

Press

.

To switch from zoom mode to wide mode

Press

.

To adjust backlight compensation

® “Display” ®

® “Backlight

compensation” ® select the desired setting.

To change the zoom position in zoom mode

To turn the LED lights on or off

® “Pan/tilt” ®

® press

® “Display” ®

®

or

“Illumination” ® select the desired setting.

Note: R See page 11 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 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 on the main monitor, see page 11.

R

is displayed when the LED lights are on.

1 These settings cannot be changed during an incoming call.
2 The volume can also be adjusted by pressing M N on
the right side of the main monitor (see page 10).

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 volume1, 2

® “Sound” ®

® “Receiver

volume” ® adjust the volume.

To adjust the volume heard at the doorphone*1

® “Sound” ®

® “Owner’s voice

volume” ® select the desired setting.

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

® “Sound” ®

® “Voice

changer” ® select the desired setting.

To turn off the operation guide

® “Guide off” ®

.

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

operate their respective features. Press a soft key

other than M N to display the guide again briefly.

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Additional functions

8.3 Ringtone settings
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 10 and 21.

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: “Information display”

Sub-menu 1
Status of connected devices*1

Settings ­

*1 This item is not displayed for the extension monitor; only its contents are displayed.

Item name: “Initial settings”

1 Time and date settings2 Zoom position settings1, 3 Wide/Zoom settings1, 3
Power supply frequency1

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

3 ­
­
When visitors come/When monitoring
­

Adjust image quality4
Select language2

Doorphone 15 Doorphone 25
­

Colour (red) Colour (blue)
­

Settings

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­ Zoom,

For details see page 19.