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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.
Playing recorded images (main monitor and extension monitor only) .......18 6. Using electric locks and PBXs Using electric locks and PBXs Using electric locks ........20 Panasonic PBX integration ......20 7. Incoming call operations Incoming call operations When another incoming call is received ............21 8.
Door Station Main Monitor Station 1. . Introduction (Sub monitor (Doorphone (Main monitor Model composition VL-SW274 VL-MW274 VL-W617 VL-V522L VL-MW274 VL-MW274 *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.
– VL-V591: Doorphone backlight compensation settings (page 22) – VL-V522L/VL-V591: Wide/zoom settings and zoom position settings (page 14) 1.3.1 Compatible Panasonic PBXs This unit can be used with Panasonic PBXs (page 20). Consult your dealer for more information. Compatible Panasonic PBXs – KX-TDA30/TDA100/TDA100D/TDA200/TDA600 series –...
(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 Graphical symbols for use on equipment and their descriptions 1. Alternating current (A.C.) 2. Direct current (D.C.) 3. Protective earth 4. Protective bonding earth 5. Functional earth 6.
1. Introduction 1.5 Symbols, expressions, and styles The following symbols, expressions, and styles are used in this document. Item How it is expressed Example Text displayed on the Text is displayed in a special font, “Initial settings” product’s display usually enclosed in quotation marks Icons displayed on the Black-and-white illustration of...
2. Important information or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped 2.1 For your safety emitting and contact an authorised service centre. R Hold the main body (not the metal parts) of the AC To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read adaptor and power plug when unplugging them.
The main monitor, sub monitor, and other compatible R In areas surrounded by a high electrical field, Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with disturbances may occur in the unit's image or sound. each other. (The product operates in the frequency range of 2.4 GHz and 2.48 GHz with a peak transmission power...
– The power is turned off during use. unforeseen damages arising from the exposure of the recorded information. R Panasonic may not be liable for damages due to R Disclaimer external factors such as power failures. Recorded data may be altered or deleted as a result...
3. Preparation 3.1.2 Main monitor/extension monitor 3.1 Controls 3. . Preparation 3.1.1 Doorphone EF G Display (page 12) Speaker Play lamp (blue) Lens cover Lights when there is an unplayed image. The Camera lens indicator turns off when the unplayed image is LED lights displayed.
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3. Preparation Navigator key Soft keys (It is also used for operating the features shown on the display: page 13) R Adjusts the volume. (page 22) R Press to scroll the displayed image slightly to the right or left. (page 22) Soft key icons R Records an image.
3. Preparation 3.2.2 Sub monitor - monitor display 3.2 Using the display Image viewing screen The following display is an example for description 3.2.1 Main monitor - display information purposes, and it may differ from the actual display. R The monitor display is turned off during standby. Image viewing screen When you press M N, the information display...
Pressing the tab, pull the charger stand to detach. Press{f} (BACK). Press{D} (OK). 3.3 Charging the sub monitor Only connect the charger with the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor (page 3). Insert the battery. Remove the battery cover, align the terminals and insert.
3. Preparation Plug the AC adaptor into the power outlet, place the 3.4 Setting the language, date and sub monitor on the charger, and charge the battery. time When you use the main monitor for the first time, you will be prompted to set the display language, date, and time settings.
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3. Preparation Wide mode Zoom mode (default setting) Images are not zoomed. Images are zoomed. The full camera image is Images are displayed 2 displayed. 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.
4. Talking and monitoring Note: 4.1 Answering doorphone calls R Make sure you are within about 50 cm of the sub monitor. When you receive a call from a doorphone, the main R The visitor cannot hear your initial reply when you 4.
4. Talking and monitoring Note: 4.3 Monitoring the outside with R Paging automatically ends after about 30 seconds the doorphone and intercom calls automatically end after about 90 seconds. You can monitor the sounds and images from the R When using the sub monitor to make or receive doorphone using the main monitor, extension monitor, intercom calls, extension monitors are displayed as and sub monitor.
5. Recording and playing 5.1 Recording doorphone images 5.2 Playing recorded images (main monitor and extension The main monitor and extension monitor can record 5. . Recording and playing doorphone images (still images). They can save images monitor only) from up to 50 doorphone calls or monitoring sessions. Each time new images are recorded, they are saved in When there are new (i.e., unplayed) images recorded, an image set of up to 8 images.
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5. Recording and playing Image set number 5.2.2 Options available when playing images Image position within a image set While playing images, you can press to display Indicates that the image has not been played. the options menu and change the following settings. To turn off the operation guide Recording date and time ®...
PBX extensions to answer doorphone calls. main monitor, extension monitor, or sub monitor. You Please use only a Panasonic PBX (page 4). can also select the length of time control signals are sent R For detailed information about connections, see the for to unlock the door.
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: Main monitor example: When there is an incoming call from doorphone 2 while...
8. Additional functions ® “Sound” ® ® “Voice 8.1 Zooming in and out (wide/ changer” ® select the desired setting. zoom, pan/tilt; main monitor and R Sub monitor: 8. . Additional functions extension monitor only) N ® “VOICE CHANGER” ® (OK).
8. Additional functions 8.3 Ringtone settings You can change the ringtone type and volume that is heard during an incoming call. – For information about how to configure settings, see page 23 for the main monitor/extension monitor and page 26 for the sub monitor. 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.
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8. Additional functions Item name: “Connected devices” Sub-menu Settings Doorphone Doorphone 1 – – <Device connected>, Auto detection, Device not connection connected Doorphone 2 – – Device connected, <Auto detection>, Device not connected Electric Doorphone 1 – – Unlock for 1 second - lock Unlock for 7 seconds, <No connection>...
8. Additional functions Sub-menu Settings Cancel – – – Sub monitor Extension monitor, Repeater *1 These functions are not available for the extension monitor. Item name: “Other” Sub-menu Settings Play lamp – <Enable>, Disable Delete all images Delete all images/Delete Yes, No Non-protected images Initialize settings...
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8. Additional functions Sub-menu Settings RING VOLUME DOOR <HIGH>, MEDIUM, LOW, OFF PAGE <HIGH>, MEDIUM, LOW RING TONE DOOR 1 <SOUND1>, SOUND1 REPEAT, SOUND2, SOUND2 REPEAT, SOUND3, SOUND3 REPEAT DOOR 2 SOUND1, SOUND1 REPEAT, <SOUND2>, SOUND2 REPEAT, SOUND3, SOUND3 REPEAT VOICE ANSWER –...
9. Expanding the system Select “Register” ® 9.1 Registering sub monitors and R When you are prompted to register your extension monitors extension monitor, select “Extension 9. . Expanding the system monitor” ® ® Extension monitors and additional sub monitors can be registered to the main monitor.
9. Expanding the system When repeaters are used: Select “Cancel” ® ® Select the type of device to cancel ® ® Select the device to cancel R A beep sounds and “Cancel completed” is displayed. *1 Not displayed when using as an extension monitor. Important: R To prevent incorrect operations, remove the batteries from cancelled sub monitors.
Approx. 157´52´35 (mm) (height ´ (excluding protruding sections) 10.2 Specifications width ´ depth) Mass (weight) Approx. 175 g (including the Main monitor (VL-MW274) batteries) Power source 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Operating Ambient temperature: approx. environment 0 °C to +40 °C Power Standby: 1.9 W...
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10. General information Mass (weight) Approx. 115 g (including the stand) Approx. 180 g (including the AC adaptor) Operating Ambient temperature: approx. environment 0 °C to +40 °C Relative humidity (non-condensing): up to 90 %...
11. Troubleshooting 11.1 Troubleshooting Monitor display (doorphone images) 11. . Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Solution Page Images appear distorted. R Images may appear distorted because of the characteristics of the – camera lens. This is not a malfunction. The image of the subject R At night or when there is poor light in the area around the doorphone, is displayed in black and the image of the subject may be displayed in black and white (or...
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11. Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Solution Page Images displayed on the R The top part of the sub monitor (where the antenna is located) is being sub monitor distort or are covered with your hand. displayed slowly. (It takes → Do not cover it. 5 seconds or more to be R The sub monitor is too far from the main monitor, or there is an object displayed.)
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11. Troubleshooting Sub monitor (charging) Problem Cause & Solution Page R The battery level is very low. flashes and 2 short → Charge the batteries immediately. beeps sound. Even if you place the sub R The AC adaptor is disconnected from the power outlet. monitor on the charger, →...
11. Troubleshooting 11.2 Error messages - main monitor Error messages can be viewed by pressing M Display Cause & Solution Page “Cannot register.” R Registration failed because it was not completed within the specified time. → Check that the devices to be registered are correctly connected and receiving power, and then try again.
12. VL-V900 basic operations This section explains the basic operations of the VL-V900 lobby station (Video Intercom System for Apartment Complexes) when used with the VL-MW274 main monitor. https://panasonic.net/cns/pcc/support/intercom/v900 12. . VL-V900 basic operations 12.1 Controls 12.1.1 Lobby station Heat sensor Turns on the display when a visitor is detected.
12. VL-V900 basic operations Press M N or M N to search for the receptionist. Press M N to call. 12.2.3 Opening the door by entering an unlock code Press M#N. Enter the 4-digit unlock code. Press M 12.3 Main monitor operations with the lobby station 12.3.1 Image viewing screen of the main monitor Image from lobby station Image from camera...
12. VL-V900 basic operations Select the desired extension telephone. R Up to 4 extension telephones may be displayed. ® Press When finished, press M 12.3.5 Door bells A door bell may be connected to your main monitor. In this case, the main monitor will ring when the door bell button is pressed.