Installation and Operating Instructions Video Intercom System — Room Monitor Model No. VL-MN1000 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please follow all instructions in this document and save it for future reference. Carefully read the information found in the section titled "2.1 Important safety information" in particular. This system is an auxiliary system; it is not designed to provide complete protection from property loss.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 1.2 System overview ...........................................3 About this document .....................................3 2. Important information 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 Important safety information ..........................4 Important safety instructions .........................4 Privacy and rights of portrait .........................5 Data security .................................................5 For best performance ......................
1. . Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 System overview 1.2 About this document This document explains basic information required to install, configure, and use a VL-MN1000 Room Monitor for use with a Video Intercom System that is comprised of the following devices. R VL-MN1000 Room Monitor R VL-VN1900 Lobby Station R VL-VN1500 Door Station R VL-VN1700 Control Box Symbols, expressions, and styles 1.1.
2. . Important information 2. Important information 2.1 Important safety information To prevent severe injury or loss of life or property, and to ensure proper and safe operation of your product, read this section carefully before using the product. Note: R If you are connecting a VL-PS240 power supply unit to the product, refer to the documentation included with the power supply unit for additional safety information. WARNING R Do not make any wiring connections when the power outlet is turned on.
2. Important information 2.3 Privacy and rights of portrait When installing or using the product, 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. 2.
2. Important information 2.7 Other important information 2.8 General information R When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug it from the power outlet. R If you stop using this product, remove it from the walls to prevent it from falling off. R When power fails, this product cannot be used. R Panasonic may not be liable for damages due to external factors such as power failures.
2. Important information Disposal of Old Equipment (Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems) Disposal information A This symbol (A) on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
3. . Preparation 3. Preparation This button flashes on the "main" room monitor when there are new text messages, voice messages, video messages, or missed calls. It does not flash on a "sub" room monitor. 3.1 Device diagrams Front view C D E A F H LAN connector Used to connect the room monitor to the network. I J K Display The display turns on automatically when there is activity, such as when you are receiving a call. You can also turn the display on manually by tapping it when it is off.
3. Preparation 3.2 Home screen You can display the home screen by tapping the display when when the display is turned off, and by tapping the display is on. “Alarm” and “Message” feature buttons: Tap the corresponding feature button. Once you have tapped each new item in the alarm log or message list, the number icon disappears. B A C D E F G H Status bar Displays icons that indicate the room monitor’s status (see 3.4 Status icons (Page 10)).
3. Preparation 3.3 Feature screens 3.4 Status icons Tapping a feature button in the home screen displays the corresponding feature screen. Layout and available features vary depending on the screen; the following description applies to most screens. Example: “Talk” screen Status bar icons A Indicates the room monitor is connected to the network. Indicates the room monitor is not connected to the network. Contact facility staff. Indicates that the room monitor cannot make or receive calls.
3. Preparation 3.5 Main vs. sub room monitors If there are multiple room monitors installed in the residence, one room monitor is the "main" room monitor and the others are "sub" room monitors. This is determined at the time of system configuration and cannot be changed by residents. Certain status icons and notifications are displayed on the main room monitor only.
4. . Talking and monitoring features 4. Talking and monitoring features 4.1 Difference between talking and monitoring "Talking" means that 2 parties can talk to and hear each other. If one party (for example, a visitor) calls and the other party (for example, a resident) answers, the 2 parties can talk. While talking, you (the room monitor user) will be able to see the camera image of the person you are talking to, if available. When you are using a room monitor to talk, the other party cannot see you.
4. Talking and monitoring features Note: R Certain features may not be available depending on system configuration, the type of device being used by the other party, etc. 4.3 Making calls You can call other residences, common area phones or the facility staff office, and even other rooms in your own residence. Once the other party answers, you can use many of the features described in Features available while talking on a call (Page 12). Calling another residence 1. From the home screen, tap “Talk”. 2.
4. Talking and monitoring features 4.4 Transferring calls 4.5 Monitoring camera images While talking on a call, you can transfer the call to another room monitor within your residence or to another residence. You can monitor live camera images from lobby stations, your own door stations, and other cameras installed in the facility. While monitoring, you can see what is happening at the camera, but no sound is heard. 1 While talking on a call, tap “Forward”.
4. Talking and monitoring features 4.6 Viewing call log The room monitor logs information about calls you have answered, missed, and made, and saves it in the call log. Follow this procedure to view the call log. 1 From the home screen, tap “Talk”. 2 Tap “Call Log” on the left side of the screen. 3 Select the desired tab. – – – “Missed”: Displays calls you received but did not answer. “Answered”: Displays calls you answered. “Called”: Displays calls you made. 4 Browse the call log as needed.
5. . Playback and messaging features 5. Playback and messaging features 5.1 Playing video messages from visitors Visitors who call you from a lobby station can leave you a video message if you do not answer. Follow this procedure to play your video messages. 1 2 3 4 From the home screen, tap “Message”. Tap “Guest Msg.” on the left side of the screen. Select the desired message and then tap “View”. When finished, press M N. Note: R This feature may not be available depending on system configuration.
5. Playback and messaging features 5.3 Controlling video playback 5.4 Viewing pictures The following controls are available by tapping the screen while playing a video. When a visitor calls you from a lobby station or door station, a picture can be captured automatically. You can also capture pictures manually while talking to a visitor or monitoring camera images. Follow this procedure to view pictures of your visitors. Pauses video playback. Resumes video playback. Stops video playback.
5. Playback and messaging features 5.5 Viewing text messages from facility staff 5.6 Playing voice messages from facility staff Facility staff can send text messages to room monitors throughout the facility. If you receive a message from facility staff, M N on the main room monitor will flash until you have confirmed the message. Follow this procedure to view your text messages. Facility staff can send voice messages to room monitors throughout the facility.
6. . Alarm features 6. Alarm features 6.1 Alarm features overview 6.2 Changing the arm mode Devices and notifications Commercially available push buttons and sensors can be connected to the room monitor, such as a doorbell, emergency button, gas leak sensor, water leak sensor, etc. When one of these devices is triggered, the room monitor responds accordingly.
6. Alarm features 6.3 Configuring each arm mode You can select which alarm features are enabled and disabled for each arm mode. 1 From the home screen, tap “Alarm”. 2 Tap “Mode Settings” on the left side of the screen. 3 Enter the user password and then tap “OK”. R The default user password is "123456". R This password is determined by the “User PW” setting (8.1 Changing the room monitor’s settings (Page 23)). We recommend changing this and all passwords regularly. 6.
6. Alarm features – “Exit Delay”: When you set the arm mode to “Out”, the exit delay can give you time to leave the house before the alarm features are enabled. Available only when “Timing” is set to “Delay Alarm”. 6.5 Confirming alarm feature status and settings 1 From the home screen, tap “Alarm”. 2 Tap “Alarm Status” on the left side of the screen. R The status and settings for each alarm feature are displayed. 3 When finished, tap . 6.
7. . Phonebook features 7. Phonebook features 7.1 Viewing the phonebook 7.2 Adding entries You can add the rooms you call frequently to the room monitor’s phonebook for easy calling. Follow this procedure to view your phonebook. 1 From the home screen, tap “Talk”. 2 Tap “Call” on the left side of the screen. 3 Tap in the on-screen keypad. 1 From the home screen, tap “Talk”. 2 Tap “Call” on the left side of the screen. 3 Tap in the on-screen keypad. R A list of available items is displayed.
8. . Room monitor settings 8. Room monitor settings 8.1 Changing the room monitor’s settings 1 From the home screen, tap “Settings”. R A list of available setting categories is displayed. 2 Select “User Settings” on the left side of the screen. R “Administrator” are administrator-level settings and are not explained in this document. An administrator password must be entered in order to view or change these settings. 3 4 5 6 Select the desired setting category. Change the settings as desired.
8. Room monitor settings Category Settings Memory Description — Format Displays the amount of space used/available in the room monitor’s memory. Allows you to delete all content in the room monitor’s memory. The user password is required in order to use this feature. Cleaning — Allows you to disable the display temporarily, such as for cleaning. When finished, press M N to turn the display on again. Default — Allows you to reset all room monitor settings to their default values.
9. . Lobby station features 9. Lobby station features 9.1 Lobby station overview 9.2 Lobby station operations This section briefly explains how to operate commonly used features of the lobby station. 9.2.1 Calling a resident H A I 1 Enter the resident’s room number. 2 Press M N to call. 9.2.2 Calling a receptionist B 1 Press M 2 Press M 3 Press M C D N. N and M N to select the desired item. N to call. 9.2.3 Searching the directory E J F K L 1 Press M N.
10. . Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting 10.1 Troubleshooting Camera images (lobby station and door station images) 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 is displayed in black and white (or bluish-purple).
10. Troubleshooting Other Problem Cause & Solution Page The display does not turn on. R The room monitor is not receiving power. → When using Power over Ethernet (PoE) Make sure the PoE power supply is turned on and supplying power, then check the LAN cable connection. → When using a power supply unit Make sure the power supply unit is connected to the AC power supply and is receiving power, then check the AC and DC wiring and the DC plug. 31 R An alarm feature was triggered.
11. . Other information 11. Other information 11.1 Specifications Room Monitor (VL-MN1000) Power source Power consumption When using PoE: Class 2, IEEE 802.3af When using power supply unit (VL-PS240): 24 V DC, 0.6 A Standby: approx. 1.9 W for PoE, 2.1 W for VL-PS240 Operating: approx. 6.3 W for PoE, 6.2 W for VL-PS240 Dimensions (mm) (height ´ width ´ depth) Approx. 137.5 ´205´27.8 (excluding protruding sections) Mass (weight) Approx. 550 g Operating environment Ambient temperature: approx.
11. Other information 11.2 Cleaning Wipe the product with a soft, dry cloth. For excessive dirt, wipe the product with a moist cloth. Important: R Do not use any cleaning products that contain alcohol, polish powder, powder soap, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum, or boiling water. Also do not spray the product with insecticide, glass cleaner, or hair spray. This may cause a change in colour or quality of the product.
12. . Installation 12. Installation 12.1 Included items 12.2 Optional items The following items are included in addition to the room monitor. The following items are sold separately. Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Item Mounting bracket Quantity 1 Screw (3.8 mm ´ 20 mm) Used to secure the room monitor to the mounting bracket. 3 DC plug Used to connect the power supply unit to the room monitor.
12. Installation 12.3 Installation cautions Refer to the information found in 2 Important information (Page 4) before installing the product. CAUTION R If the wiring passes outdoors, use a conduit and a surge protector. R If the wiring passes underground, use a conduit, and do not make any connections underground. R Install the product securely adhering to the instructions in this document to prevent it from falling off the wall.
12. Installation wire should be connected to, and insert the DC wires as shown. 12.6.1 Connecting the AC wires, DC wires, and DC plug 1 Strip the ends of the wires that connect to the power CAUTION supply unit as shown below. AC wires DC wires 25 mm 45 mm 4 7 mm 7 mm 2 Remove the cable cover screws and then remove the R Insert the power cables firmly all the way into the terminals. If the cables are not inserted all the way, heat may be generated.
12. Installation 6 Solder the ends of the DC wires to the DC plug. Use insulation sleeves to insulate the wires. Attach the power supply unit to the DIN rail so that the bottom hook is positioned at the bottom of the power supply unit. C 1 Hang the top hooks of the power supply unit on the top of the DIN rail. R At this point the power supply unit will be hanging from the DIN rail but will not be secure. C A DC+ DC+ DC- DC- 12.6.
12. Installation 12.7 Installing the room monitor Required items – – – Mounting bracket (included) Screws (included) LAN cable (user supplied) See 12.10 Wire and cable specifications (Page 38) for specifications. Optional items – Flush mount box (VL-VN1790; sold separately) Used to mount the room monitor flush against the wall. – Screws (included with flush mount box) – 12-pin terminal cable (included) Used to connect external devices to the room monitor.
12. Installation 12.7.1 Installing by using mounting bracket 1 Determine the installation location of the room 5 Attach the room monitor to the mounting bracket by first lining up the tab on the bottom of the bracket with the groove on the room monitor. monitor (Installation location (Page 34)). 2 Determine the installation location of the mounting bracket.
12. Installation 12.7.2 Installing by using the flush mount box (sold separately) 3 Install the flush mount box in the wall and attach the mounting bracket to the flush mount box using the 3 mounting screws. 1 Open a hole in the wall for the flush mount box. R Note the dimensions of the flush mount box. Front view 117 mm 4 Connect all necessary wires and cables to the room 170 mm Side view monitor. R See 12.7.3 Connecting the wires and cables (Page 37).
12. Installation 12.7.3 Connecting the wires and cables 12.8 Connecting external devices 1 Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector. 2 Optional Up to 6 external devices can be connected to the room monitor. External devices are connected to the room monitor by using the 12-pin terminal cable. If you are using a power supply unit to power the room monitor, connect the DC plug to the DC IN connector. R See 12.
12. Installation 12.9 Wiring schematic Room monitor Door station Connection device for option input (A contact) 24 V DC DC-IN 24 V POWER SUPPLY UNIT R2R1 LAN To AC power outlet DC-IN 24 V A LAN 24 V DC POWER SUPPLY UNIT To AC power outlet A B S1 S2 1 1 2 R1 R2 R3 RELAY BOX Power supply 12 V AC/DC Electric lock Switching hub LAN cable LAN cable If the switching hub does not support PoE, a power supply unit (VL-PS240; sold separately) is required.
12. Installation 12.11 Initial setup for room monitors The first time the room monitor is turned on, it will automatically attempt to download its configuration file over the network from the computer being used for PC programming. 1 Make sure the computer used for PC programming is connected to the network. 2 Connect the room monitor to a power source. R The room monitor turns on automatically when it receives power from the LAN cable or the power supply unit.
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