Wireless Video Intercom System VL-SWD501BX Model No. VL-SWD501UBX Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read this manual before using the product and save it for future reference. Installation Guide is supplied separately. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan http://www.panasonic.net/...
Table of Contents 1. Introduction Changing camera settings ......26 Introduction 7. Using electric locks Model composition ........3 Using electric locks Accessory information ........3 Connecting with electric locks .....29 General information ........4 Operating procedures and icons ....5 8. Incoming call operations Trademarks and registered trademarks ............5 Incoming call operations...
– Screws ´ 2 (for wall mounting): 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. 1.2.2 Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information.
1. Introduction As of December, 2013 Number of devices that can be Accessory item Order number connected Rechargeable batteries HHR-4MY Battery type: – Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) – 2 x AAA (R03) size for each handset Door station (called doorphone) VL-V554BX (surface mount) VL-V554UBX (flush mount) Max.
1. Introduction 1.4 Operating procedures and icons n This manual provides operating procedures for the product. These operating procedures can be understood in the following way: Main monitor example: ® ® [Register/Cancel] ® [Register] ® [Camera]. From the top menu of the main monitor, touch Meaning From the top menu of the main monitor, touch , [Register/Cancel], [Register], and then [Camera].
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1. Introduction R SDXC/SDHC/miniSDHC/microSDHC/SD memory card/miniSD memory card/microSD memory card are described as SD card.
2. Important information physically damaged. These conditions can cause fire 2.1 For your safety or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact an authorised service centre. To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read R Hold the main body (not the metal parts) of the AC 2.
Move away from the electrical The main monitor, sub monitor, and other compatible appliances. Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with R In areas surrounded by a high electrical field, each other. (The product operates in the frequency range disturbances may occur in the unit’s image or sound.
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– The power is turned off during use. Requesting repairs for the product R Panasonic may not be liable for damages due to R Make sure to back up recorded data, from the main external factors such as power failures.
3. Preparation After confirming that the screen of the main monitor 3.1 Using SD cards (sold is off, insert the SD card into the SD card slot (A). separately) 3. . Preparation SD cards can be used with the main monitor to record images and calls from the doorphone and camera.
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3. Preparation Doorphone image quality Off button The quality of doorphone images may change depending Described in this manual as on factors such as the installation environment and the time when images are viewed. Reset button See page 44 for more information. If the main monitor cannot be correctly operated, press the RESET button with a pointed object to reset 3.2.2 Main monitor...
3. Preparation R In the information screen, the volume can be The top menu is the screen displayed when you touch the standby (black) screen. (Only displayed after the date changed by pressing up or down. and time settings have been configured, see page 15.) (monitor) (®...
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3. Preparation Button Action Icon Meaning Displays the following information Indicates that the doorphone’s LED menus: lights are on. (® page 34) Indicates that "Press-to-talk" mode is on. (® page 17) Indicates that the write-protect lock switch of this SD card is set to R Touch the button of the menu that "LOCK", or an SD card that cannot be you want to check.
3.5 Charging the sub monitor monitoring, or on a call with another device. (® page 32) Only connect the charger with the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor (® page 3). Indicates there is a call from a camera when calling, monitoring, or AC adaptor connections on a call with another device.
3. Preparation Note: Battery level R The date and time settings may be deleted when there is a power outage. In this case, reconfigure the Icon Battery level settings. High R The time may get out of sync by about 60 seconds a month.
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3. Preparation Settings: ® ® 1. From the top menu, touch [Initial settings]. 2. Configuring wide/zoom settings: Touch [Wide/Zoom settings] and then select the doorphone to be configured. Touch [When visitors come] or [When monitoring], and then select the display method (Zoom, Wide, or All).
4. Talking/Monitoring 4.1 Answering calls Release – This operation is the same for the main monitor and Note: 4. . Talking/Monitoring sub monitor. R "Press-to-talk" mode is cancelled after the call ends. When you receive a call from a doorphone, the main monitor and sub monitor ring and display an image from 4.2 Transferring doorphone calls the doorphone.
4. Talking/Monitoring R To talk to the visitor if the paged party does not : About 3 minutes answer: : Touch [Talk to visitor]. 4.4 Talking between the main : Press monitor and the sub monitor Intercom calls between the main monitor and the sub monitor can be made.
5. Recording/Playing 5.1 Image and audio recording The amount of audio and image content that can be recorded depends on the where the content is being saved 5. . Recording/Playing (internal memory or SD card). In order to enjoy the full capabilities of the product, we recommend using an SD card for the save destination. –...
5. Recording/Playing Perform the following operations when monitored 5.2 Recording doorphone images images are displayed. and conversations is displayed on the screen when recording. 5.2.1 Automatically recording incoming call : Touch images When there is an incoming call, regardless of whether ) ®...
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5. Recording/Playing Operation buttons in the recorded image list screen 5.3.1 Navigating the recorded image list and image playing screens Button Action Recorded image list screen Go to the previous or next week. Go to the previous or next page (only displayed when there are 7 or more recorded images).
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5. Recording/Playing Button Action Switches between wide, entire image, and zoom displays. (® page 33) R The display can also be zoomed by touching an image. Plays paused images. Skips to the next or previous frame (image). 5.3.2 Menu button functions when playing images The following operations can be performed by using the button displayed when playing images.
6. Using a camera 6.1 Connecting with a camera : To end the operation, press By connecting with a camera (additional accessories, 6. . Using a camera ® page 4), you can monitor outside images with the 6.1.2 Images sent from the camera camera, and the main monitor and sub monitor can receive notifications with sounds and images when Camera image recording intervals...
6. Using a camera – The monitoring time is about 90 seconds (can : From the top menu, touch and then be extended up to 3 minutes by performing operations during monitoring). the image. R If the camera selection screen is displayed, touch : Press the number of the camera that you want to monitor with and then the image.
6. Using a camera R When there are multiple cameras, and another Touch the time you want to turn off sensor detection camera’s sensor is triggered whilst receiving an for. incoming call, the recording time of camera images R A beep sounds and "Off" is highlighted in yellow (about 30 seconds maximum) may be reduced.
6. Using a camera 6.6 Changing camera settings You can change the settings to match how the camera is used. How to change the settings (using the main monitor) ® ® [Connected devices] ® [Camera]. 1. From the top menu of the main monitor, touch 2.
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6. Using a camera Function name Setting contents and other information Motion detection range R Select the range (area) of motion detection. – By setting the areas that you do not want motion to be detected in to X, you can narrow down the areas that motion can be detected in.
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6. Using a camera Function name Setting contents and other information Warning sound Sound type: <Sound a>, Sound b, Sound c Volume: <Loud>, Normal, Quiet R By operating the main monitor or sub monitor when monitoring or performing other actions, you can make a warning sound come out of the camera. Select the type and volume of the sound.
7. Using electric locks 7.1 Connecting with electric locks When a commercially available electric lock is connected 7. . Using electric locks to the main monitor, you can open a door using the main monitor or the sub monitor. You can also select how long the door remains open.
8. Incoming call operations 8.1 When another incoming call is received - main monitor When another incoming call is received from a doorphone or camera while talking, monitoring, or receiving an incoming 8. . Incoming call operations call with the main monitor, the ringtone sounds and notifications are received in the following manner. Example: When there is an Example: When there are incoming Example: When there is an...
8. Incoming call operations New incoming Current action Next action call from Receiving an Doorphone The existing incoming call from the camera is displayed in the sub incoming call from a screen and the new incoming call from the doorphone is displayed in camera the main screen.
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8. Incoming call operations New incoming Current action Next action call from Receiving an Doorphone or The doorphone’s or camera’s ringtone sounds, and incoming call from a camera doorphone or camera flashes. (See page 13 for information about the display.) R When multiple doorphone incoming calls are received, the original incoming call is terminated, and the new incoming call is given priority and is displayed.
9. Additional functions 9.1 Changing how images are displayed (wide/zoom and pan/tilt settings) 9. . Additional functions When displaying doorphone and camera images, the display can be changed between wide and zoom displays, and the zoom position can be changed using pan and tilt operations. Operation Wide ®...
9. Additional functions Configuration (Configure the settings as follows while talking or monitoring.) ® [Sound] or [Display] ® configure the settings that you want to change (see the following : Touch table). *1 [Sound] and [Display] are not displayed when talking or monitoring with a camera. ) ®...
9. Additional functions 9.3.2 Ringtone volume settings The ringtone volume for doorphone calls, camera calls, and paging can be changed. : See page 36. : Perform the following procedure. When the information screen is displayed, select the item to change the volume for with and then press : Adjust the volume.
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9. Additional functions Sub-menu Settings Power supply – – <50 Hz>, 60 Hz frequency R To prevent mottled or uneven colour from being displayed, choose the appropriate power supply frequency for your area. *1 When using the product for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to configure this setting. (® page 15) Item name: Ringtone Sub-menu Settings...
9. Additional functions Sub-menu Settings Repeater connections Repeaters are – <Sub monitor station>, For more connected Camera information separately: about connecting Repeater 1 - 2 repeaters, Repeaters are page 39. connected together: Repeater (connected together) Automatic illumination Doorphone 1 - 2 When visitors <Enable>, Disable come/When...
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9. Additional functions How to change settings 1. In the information screen, press : Select the function name. ® : Select the setting contents. ® R To adjust "Contrast", use and then press R To execute "Initialize", press (Yes). (Initialization is completed when the screen turns off.) 4.
10. General information registering devices to the main monitor (® 10.1 Registering sub monitors page 40), see the repeater’s Getting Started for information about appropriate installation locations. Additional sub monitors (additional accessories, ® 10. . General information page 4) can be registered and used with this product. Signal range and repeater installation example 10.1.1 Registering a sub monitor to the main monitor...
10. General information When repeaters are not used: : Connect power to the repeater that you want to register, and then press PROGRAM (A) for about 3 seconds. R The indicator (B) flashes green. When repeaters are used: R The indicator lights when the registration is completed.
10. General information Supported operating systems 10.4 Using SD cards (formatting/ Windows ® XP/Windows Vista ® /Windows ® 7/Windows ® copying data/playing images) 8/Mac OS ® *1 Images and videos may not be able to be played correctly depending on the compatibility between Formatting: the viewer or video software and the operating SD cards formatted by PCs or other devices must be...
R Do not use any cleaning products that contain standards, can be used (we recommend SD cards alcohol, polish powder, powder soap, benzine, manufactured by Panasonic). thinner, wax, petroleum, or boiling water. Also do – Supported SD card types not spray the product with insecticide, glass...
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10. General information Dimensions Operating Ambient temperature: approx. Approx. 104´100´54 (excluding (mm) (height ´ environment 0 °C to +40 °C protruding sections) width ´ depth) Relative humidity (non-condensing): up to 90 % Mass (weight) Approx. 215 g Display Approx. 2.2 inches, colour Operating Ambient temperature: approx.
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 background appears R At night or when there is poor light in the area around the doorphone, greenish.
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11. Troubleshooting Monitor display (camera images) Problem Cause & Solution Page Even though there are R You may not be able to correctly view people with the camera in the people, they cannot be following cases. viewed at all or can only –...
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11. Troubleshooting Calls (doorphone, camera, and intercom calls) Problem Cause & Solution Page Sound cuts in/out or R The surroundings of the main monitor, the sub monitor, or the fades. doorphone are noisy, causing the sound to cut out or fade. →...
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11. Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Solution Page The sub monitor, the AC R This is normal. (It may feel a little warmer in summer than in winter.) adaptor, or the charger is → If it feels very hot, disconnect the AC adaptor from the power outlet warm.
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11. Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Solution Page The sensors do not work Motion detection/heat sensor correctly. R In the following situations, the sensors are triggered by detecting R Sensors are triggered changes to the temperature and movement of objects. each time a car –...
11. Troubleshooting Others Problem Cause & Solution Page R "Demo mode" is R The [Demo mode] function setting is configured on the main monitor. displayed on the → From [Other] in the function settings, set [Demo mode] to [Off]. screen. R The ringtone regularly sounds.
11. Troubleshooting Camera connections Display Cause & Solution Page "Cannot connect to R The camera is too far from the main monitor, or there is an object such camera" as a concrete wall obstructing the signal. → Move the camera closer to the main monitor or to an area that does "Cannot transmit"...