Operating Instructions Wireless Door Camera VL-SDM200BX Model No. Including: VL-CM851BX VL-DM200BX VL-MDM200BX VL-CM851BX VL-DM200BX VL-MDM200BX Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read this manual before using the unit and save for future reference. Installation Guide is supplied separately.
Table of Contents Introduction Product descriptions ...........3 Accessory information ........4 Important Information For your safety ............5 Important safety instructions .......7 For best performance .........7 Other information ..........9 Getting Started Location of controls ...........10 Monitor display ..........12 Charging the Wireless Monitor ......14 Setting the date and time ........15 How to use Monitoring the outside ........16...
Introduction Product descriptions Product figure VL-DM200BX VL-MDM200BX VL-CM851BX Description in this Wireless Camera Base Unit Wireless Monitor manual *1 The Wireless Camera is attached to the front door of a house or apartment. *2 The Base Unit is needed in order to view images from the Wireless Camera on the Wireless Monitor.
R Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. Trademarks: R All other trademarks identified herein are property of their respective owners. This product is not designed to be used to prevent theft or intrusions. Panasonic assumes no liability for any accidents or damages occurring in such cases.
Important Information For your safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of your product. WARNING Power connection R Use only the power source marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
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Important Information – If the Base Unit or the Wireless Monitor has been exposed to rain or water, or liquid has been spilled into the unit, do not use a microwave oven to speed up the drying process of any parts of the unit to avoid permanent damage.
Important Information Dry-cell battery (Wireless Camera) R If the batteries are leaking, do not come into contact with the electrolyte from the batteries or let it get in your eyes. This may cause loss of sight. Should the electrolyte from the batteries get into your eyes, do not rub your eyes.
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– 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. Location/avoiding noise (Base Unit/Wireless Camera/Wireless Monitor) The Base Unit (A), Wireless Camera (B), and Wireless Monitor (C) use radio waves to communicate with each other.
Others R Panasonic assumes no liability for injuries or property damage resulting from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with the Operating Instructions. R If you stop using the Wireless Camera, remove the Wireless Camera from the door to prevent it from falling off.
Getting Started Location of controls Wireless Camera R Bottom view Fixing screw Camera unit Microphone Camera lens Speaker Cable protection sheet R Do not remove this sheet. Magnet/rubber R The magnet and rubber are used to stop the Wireless Camera from moving. Wireless unit Battery case Power switch (ON/OFF)
Getting Started Pair indicator R Flashes/lights when pairing (not normally performed). R When you turn the Wireless Camera’s power ON, you can check the pair indicator to ensure the power is on (page 23). Slide lever R Use the slide lever when removing the battery case. Wireless Monitor R Bottom view MENU...
Getting Started Base Unit R Make sure that the Base Unit is connected to a power source while in use. Images from the Wireless Camera cannot be monitored when the AC adaptor is unplugged from the power outlet. R Bottom view AC adaptor Relay box Charge contacts (metal parts)
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Getting Started Displays the current status with symbols. Appears during Zoom mode (page 16). The displayed arrows indicate which direction the Zoom position can be moved while in Zoom mode. Displayed when recording images (page 17). Displayed when MPRESS TALKN is pressed while talking (page 16). Displayed when the signal between the Base Unit and Wireless Camera/Wireless Monitor is weak.
Getting Started R When the Wireless Camera is (Out of range), the remaining battery power symbol of the Wireless Camera is not displayed on the Wireless Monitor. Charging the Wireless Monitor Charge the Wireless Monitor before use Insert the battery pack. R Open the cover (A), insert the battery pack (B), and then close the battery cover (A).
Getting Started Note: R In order to maintain battery pack performance, remove the battery pack when the Wireless Monitor is not in use for long periods of time. – Recharge the battery pack before using the Wireless Monitor again. Setting the date and time This unit has a recording function.
How to use Monitoring the outside You can monitor the outside sounds and images taken by the Wireless Camera. R The sound from your end will not be heard at the Wireless Camera. You can perform the following operations during monitoring: R Switching between Wide/Zoom (page 16) R Recording images (page 17) R Adjusting brightness (display)/owner’s volume (output volume)/visitor’s volume (input volume)
How to use Wide display Zoom display (default setting) Press and hold M N (Monitor button) for about 3 seconds when in the Wide display. R The display is switched to the Zoom display. R To switch back to the Wide display, press and hold M N (Monitor button) for about 3 seconds again.
How to use When the recording memory is full (automatic overwriting): R In order to record new images when the recording memory is full, older existing images are automatically deleted (oldest images deleted first). In this way recorded images do not have to be manually deleted, and recording can be performed at anytime.
How to use Programming function settings You can change the function settings to suit your needs. How to change the function settings Press MMENUN, then select the “ALL SETTINGS” by pressing arrow keys (MDN, MCN, MFN, or MEN). Press M N (Monitor button) (“OK”), then select the desired item by pressing MDN or MCN.
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How to use Item Function Setting RESET + DEL DELETE ALL DELETE ALL PICTURES / DEL UNPROTECTED PICS ALL PICS R Images saved on the Base Unit are deleted. PICS RESET + DEL YES / NO *1*2 R If YES is selected, all images recorded to the Base Unit ALL PICS (including protected images) are deleted, and the entire Wireless Door Camera system settings, including the...
Useful Information Adding extra Wireless Monitors (Pairing) R A total of 4 Wireless Monitors (included Wireless Monitor + 3 additional Wireless Monitors (page 4)) can be used with a single Wireless Door Camera. R Pair additional Wireless Monitors ( ) to the Base Unit ( : Plug the AC adaptor of the Base Unit into the power outlet.
Useful Information Canceling unused Wireless Monitors R These operations can be performed on all paired Wireless Monitors. R The Wireless Monitor performing these operations cannot be unpaired. Press MMENUN. Select “ALL SETTINGS” by pressing arrow keys (MDN, MCN, MFN, or MEN), then press M N (Monitor button) (“OK”).
Useful Information R Make sure that the polarity ( , ) of the batteries is correct. Insert the battery case into the wireless unit. R Firmly push the battery case upward until it locks in place. Slide the power switch (C) to ON. R You can check if the power is actually on by confirming that the pair indicator (D) changes from flashing to not lit.
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Useful Information R Wipe the charge contacts (A) about once a month with a dry cloth. (If the charge contacts become dirty, it may take longer to charge, or charging may not be possible.) – Press B so that the charge contacts (A) come out from Base Unit. R Remove any moisture from the Wireless Camera’s microphone (C) with a cotton bud or similar product.
Help Troubleshooting Display issues Problem Cause & Solution Page Images appear slightly R This is a characteristic of camera lenses and is not a – distorted. malfunction. The image of a person’s R When a backlight is present at the Wireless Camera face is dark.
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Help Base Unit/Wireless Monitor Problem Cause & Solution Page Even when the Wireless R The AC adaptor is unplugged from the power outlet. Monitor is placed on the – Plug the AC adaptor into the power outlet firmly. Base Unit (or the charger R The Wireless Monitor is not placed on the Base Unit of additional Wireless correctly.
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Help Problem Cause & Solution Page There is a power failure. R The unit does not work during a power failure. The date and time may be reset to the default setting after a power failure. – In this case, set the date and time again using the Wireless Monitor.
Help Error messages Message Cause & Solution Page CANNOT CONNECT TO The following may be causing the problem. CAMERA R The Wireless Camera is turned off. – Turn the Wireless Camera on. R The batteries of the Wireless Camera have run out of power.
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Help Message Cause & Solution Page Protected pictures R The maximum number of protected images (5 images) has full already been saved. Can’t protect – Remove the protection from other images before setting pictures protection for the current image. Images that had their protection removed will be deleted in order as new images are recorded.
General Information Specifications Wireless Monitor (VL-DM200BX) n Power supply: Lithium ion battery (part number: CGA-LB102) n Dimensions (Height ´ Width ´ Depth): Approx. 21 mm ´ 126 mm ´ 59 mm (excluding protruding sections) – When using with the Base Unit: approx.
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*1 When used 5 times a day (displaying images for about 20 seconds each time) with a temperature of 20 °C. *2 When using Panasonic brand LR6 Alkaline batteries. n Dimensions (Height ´ Width ´ Depth): Wireless unit: approx. 190 mm ´ 78 mm ´ 58 mm (excluding protruding sections) Camera unit: approx.
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General Information n Transmission frequency: 1881.792 MHz - 1897.344 MHz n Transmitting range: Approx. 70 m (line-of-sight distance)