Operating Instructions Model Name Video Intercom System Main Monitor Model No. VL-SV30BX VL-MV30BX Including: VL-MV30BX VL-V566BX VL-MV30BX VL-V566BX Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. Attached Installation Guide 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan © Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2010 PNQX3052ZA SV30BX̲OI.
Table of Contents Introduction Recording Accessory information.....................................3 Recording an image .......................................14 L Auto recording ................................................... 14 L Manual recording ............................................... 15 Important Information For your safety..................................................4 Important safety instructions ..........................5 For best performance....................................
Introduction Accessory information Accessories for installing the main monitor station and the door station are described in the Installation Guide included. Additional/replacement accessories As of November, 2010. Accessory items Order number Door station VL-V566BX (same as the door station included with VL-SV30BX) VL-GC005BX Due for release in February 2011. (The release date may be changed without notice.) Lobby station (for apartment complexes) VL-V590BX Due for release in April 2011.
Important Information For your safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper and safe operation of your unit. WARNING Power connection LUse 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. LDo not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit where no one can step or trip on the cord.
Important Information Important safety instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 2. Use only the power cord indicated in this manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For best performance Before using LWhen power fails, this unit cannot be used.
Preparation Location of controls Main monitor station A Microphone LDo not cover when you talk. A B Monitor display (page 7) B C {MENU} button LPress to change the function settings (page 21). CDEF D {MONITOR} button LPress to monitor the sound and image taken by the door station (page 13). ) E {PLAY} button and indicator ( LViews the recorded image (page 16). LThe indicator flashes when there are unviewed images that are newly recorded.
Preparation Monitor display The following display is an example for description purposes, and it may differ from the actual display. LThe monitor display is turned off during standby. A B C D E A Indicates which door station is calling, monitoring, or in a call. Also indicates which door station took the image while viewing it. (Example) : Door station 1 B Indicates which door station is calling while talking or monitoring (page 12).
Preparation Door station A Lens cover A G B F E C B Camera LWhen a visitor presses the call button, the camera on the door station will turn on and an image of the visitor will be shown on the monitor display of the main monitor station. C {CALL} button and indicator LThe indicator is lighted with a red LED while the power is on. LWhen a visitor presses the call button, a ringer tone will ring at the main monitor station. D Water drain holes LThese holes allow rain water to drain. Do not cover them.
Preparation Setting the date and time This unit has a recording function. The date and time will not be recorded when recording unless they are set. You can set the date and time using the main monitor station. {MONITOR} {MENU} {PLAY} {DOOR KEY} {TALK/OFF} 1 Press {MENU}, then select “TIME AND DATE SETTINGS” by pressing {MENU} (▼SELECT). 2 Press {MONITOR} (OK), then set the current date and time. ▲ {MENU} (NEXT ): Select the location for day/month/year/hour/minute.
Doorphone Answering a call When you receive a call from a door station, the main monitor station rings. You can monitor the visitor on the monitor display before answering a call. Microphone {MONITOR} {MENU} {PLAY} {DOOR KEY} {TALK/OFF} 1 When a ringer tone is heard, press {TALK/OFF}. L appears on the display. 2 Speak to the visitor within 50 cm of the microphone. LSpeak alternately with the visitor. (If you and the visitor speak at the same time, you will not hear each other.
Doorphone Features during a call or while monitoring ▲ pressing {MENU} ( SELECT). 2 Adjust the brightness by pressing {MONITOR} (DARK) or {PLAY} (BRIGHT). Hiding the guidance You can hide the operation guidance and button guidance (page 7). 1 Press {MENU}, then select “GUIDE OFF” by ▲ pressing {MENU} ( SELECT). 2 Press {MONITOR} (OK). LThe guidance disappears from the display temporarily. It reappears when you perform another operation.
Doorphone When receiving another call during a call or while monitoring Door station 1 Main monitor station During a call While monitoring Call Door station 2 (optional) The ringer tone is heard, and the display indication notifies you which door station is calling. or Calling door station (Example: Door station 2) {TALK/OFF} When answering a call: 1 Press {TALK/OFF} to end the previous call or monitoring. LThe previous call or monitoring is terminated.
Doorphone Monitoring the outside (Door station monitor) You can monitor the sound and image taken by the door station. LIf an optional lobby station is connected to the main monitor station (page 3), you cannot monitor outside where the lobby station is located. {MONITOR} {MENU} {TALK/OFF} 1 Press {MONITOR}. appears on the display. L LThe outside image will be shown on the display, and you will hear the sound from outside. (The sound from your end will not be heard at the door station.
Recording Recording an image The main monitor station can record (save) images from up to 30 calls (or monitoring to the door station). Auto recording After about 2 seconds when you receive a call from the door station, an image is automatically recorded. LIf you do not answer a call, the image for the call is recorded, and the main monitor station notifies you that there is an unviewed image as follows. The PLAY indicator flashes. To view recorded images: see page 16.
Recording Manual recording You can record an image anytime you are receiving a call, during a conversation, or while monitoring. {PLAY} 1 When an image is shown on the display, press {PLAY} (rREC). Appears while recording an image. Disappears when recording ends. Note: LManually recorded images will be treated as viewed images. (To view the recorded images, see page 16.) 15 SV30BX̲OI.
Recording Viewing recorded images You can view recorded images. When the PLAY indicator on the main monitor station is flashing, there is an image that has not been viewed yet. {MONITOR} {PLAY} {DOOR KEY} {MENU} {TALK/OFF} The PLAY indicator flashes. Ä The indicator light goes off when the {PLAY} button is pressed. 1 Press {PLAY}, then select the desired item to view by pressing ▲ {MENU} ( SELECT). LItems having no recorded images are displayed in a light tone color and you cannot select them.
Recording N How to view recorded images/Features while viewing recorded images Indicates that the image is unviewed. Recording number Recording date and time Set the date and time beforehand (page 9). UNPLAYED MENU 5 16 JAN 20:00 SKIP BACK A (See “Note” below.) Returns to “PLAY MENU”. Sets to adjust the display brightness or hide the guidance (page 11). Switches to the next (or previous) image from a different call (or monitoring).
Programming Adjusting the ringer volume You can adjust the ringer volume heard when receiving calls from the door station by using the main monitor station during standby. (3 levels and “OFF” are available.) {MONITOR} {PLAY} {MENU} {TALK/OFF} 1 Press {MENU}, then select “RING/ANSWERING SETTINGS” FUNCTION SETTINGS ▲ by pressing {MENU} ( SELECT).
Programming Changing the ringer tone You can change the ringer tone that is heard when receiving calls from the door station by using the main monitor station. {MONITOR} {MENU} {TALK/OFF} 1 Press {MENU}, then select “RING/ANSWERING SETTINGS” FUNCTION SETTINGS ▲ by pressing {MENU} ( SELECT). TIME AND DATE SETTINGS RING/ANSWERING SETTINGS RECORDING/PLAY SETTINGS 2 Press {MONITOR} (OK), then select “RING TONE” by RING/ANSWERING SETTINGS ▲ pressing {MENU} ( SELECT).
Programming Setting {DOOR KEY} button When a separate door opener is connected to the main monitor station, you can open the door using the main monitor station. You can also select how long the door remains open. If you do not use the door opener, select “NOT CONNECTED”. LThe default setting is “5 SEC OPEN”. {MONITOR} {MENU} {TALK/OFF} 1 Press {MENU}, then select “CONNECTED DEVICE SETTINGS” ▲ by pressing {MENU} ( SELECT). 2 Press {MONITOR} (OK), then select “DOOR KEY” by pressing ▲ {MENU} ( SELECT).
Programming Changing the function settings (Function list) How to change the function settings 1 Press {MENU}, then select the desired item by ▲ pressing {MENU} ( SELECT). 2 Press {MONITOR} (OK), then select the desired ▲ item by pressing {MENU} ( SELECT). {MONITOR} 3 Press {MONITOR} (OK), then select the desired {MENU} ▲ setting by pressing {MENU} ( SELECT). LIn some functions, repeat this operation according to the display instructions. {TALK/OFF} 4 Press {MONITOR} (OK).
Programming How to change the function settings 1 Press {MENU}, then select the desired item by ▲ pressing {MENU} ( SELECT). 2 Press {MONITOR} (OK), then select the desired ▲ item by pressing {MENU} ( SELECT). {MONITOR} 3 Press {MONITOR} (OK), then select the desired {MENU} ▲ setting by pressing {MENU} ( SELECT). LIn some functions, repeat this operation according to the display instructions. {TALK/OFF} 4 Press {MONITOR} (OK).
Programming Item (function) Setting RECORDING/PLAY SETTINGS DOOR STATION AUTO RECORDING DOOR STATION 1: ON, OFF DOOR STATION 2: ON, OFF LWhen receiving calls from the door station, images are automatically recorded. DELETE ALL PICTURES DELETE ALL PICTURES, BACK LTo erase all recorded images, select “DELETE ALL PICTURES”. CONNECTED DEVICE SETTINGS DOOR STATION CONNECTION DOOR STATION 1: YES, AUTO, NO DOOR STATION 2: YES, AUTO, NO LYou can select the setting of the door station.
Expanding the System Expanding your system with optional units You can expand your system with the following optional units (“Accessory items” on page 3). For installing or using the optional units, refer to their separate Operating Instructions. For wiring between the optional units and the main monitor station, refer to the Installation Guide included separately.
Expanding the System Units required to be installed Adding a door station: Door station (up to 2 units including your original unit) You can also connect an optional lobby station for apartment complexes (page 3). or VL-V566BX VL-GC005BX Operating the door opener: Door opener (up to 2 units)*2 Door opener Connecting to a door opener allows you to open the door using the {DOOR KEY} on the main monitor station (page 11).
Help Troubleshooting N Monitor display Problem Cause & Solution The image of the subject is displayed in black and white (or bluish-purple), or the background image appears greenish. LAt night or when there is poor lighting in the doorway, – the display will be shown in black and white (or bluishpurple). – If there is a light in the doorway, the image appears greenish. These are not malfunctions. The image of a person’s face is dark.
Help N Conversation Problem Cause & Solution Page Sound cuts in/out or fades. LThe surroundings of the main monitor station or the door station are noisy. Try “Press-to-talk” mode. 11 Your voice cannot be heard by the outside visitor. (Visitor’s voice can be heard.) is displayed, the “Press-to-talk” mode is activated. LWhen Only while pressing {TALK/OFF}, the outside visitor can hear your voice. 11 Voice answer mode does not operate properly.
Help Cleaning Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth when cleaning. For excessive dirt, wipe the unit with a slightly damp cloth. Important: LWhen cleaning the unit, disconnect the plug from the power outlet. LDo not use anything containing alcohol, polish powder, powder soap, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum, or boiling water. Also do not spray with insecticide, glass cleaner, or hair spray. This could cause a change in color or quality. 28 SV30BX̲OI.
General Information Specifications Main monitor station Power supply: Current consumption: Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Operating environment: Display: Talking method: Installation method: Door station Power source: Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Operating environment: Installation method: External material: (VL-MV30BX) 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Standby: Approx. 0.04 A During operation: Approx. 0.22 A Approx. height 195 mm x width 148 mm x depth 36 mm (Excluding protruding sections) Approx.
Index Index To find the corresponding pages for functions displayed in the function list on the main monitor station, see “FUNCTION SETTINGS” in section “F” below. A Accessory ...........................................................3 Adjusting the volume .................................. 11, 18 Answering a call ...............................................10 Auto image update ...........................................14 Auto recording ..................................................
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For your future reference Date of purchase Serial number (found on the rear of the main monitor station) Dealer’s name and address Dealer’s telephone number Attach your sales receipt here. SV30BX̲OI.
