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VL-CM850A

VL-DM100A

Operating Instructions

Model No.

VL-SDM100A

Including:

VL-DM100A

VL-CM850A

Wireless Door Camera

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Summary of Contents for VL-CM850A

Page 1: ...00A Operating Instructions Model No VL SDM100A Including VL DM100A VL CM850A Wireless Door Camera Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product Please read this manual before using the unit and save for future reference ...

Page 2: ...gramming function settings 21 Useful Information Replacing batteries 22 Cleaning 22 Help Troubleshooting 23 Error messages 25 General Information Specifications 26 For users in the United States Only FCC and other information 28 For users in Canada Only Industry Canada Notices and other information 29 Quick Reference Guide in Spanish Quick Reference Guide in Spanish 30 Appendix Customer services F...

Page 3: ... tape 1 1 B Hex key 1 1 C Screws 1 2 D Cradle 2 1 E Operating Instructions 3 1 1 Used for the Wireless Camera and for installation 2 Used for the Monitor 3 Containing English Operating Instructions French Operating Instructions and Spanish Quick Reference Guide Note R Design and specifications are subject to change without notice R The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the...

Page 4: ...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 4 Introduction ...

Page 5: ...and the power plug that may damage the electrical parts and the power plug Using the unit with damaged electrical parts or a damaged power plug may cause electric shock short circuits or fire Contact an authorized service center for repairs Operating safeguards R To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this unit Refer servicing to an authorized service center when service is requir...

Page 6: ...e following Charge heat up or disassemble batteries or dispose of batteries in the fire Connect metal objects to batteries terminals Carry or store the batteries together with rings bracelets keys or similar objects Use old and new batteries or batteries of different types together R Do not place the batteries within reach of children There is a risk that children may swallow batteries If you susp...

Page 7: ...rom electrical noise generating devices such as fluorescent lamps and motors R The unit should be kept away from excessive smoke dust high temperature and vibration R The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight R Do not install the Wireless Camera in areas where there is a backlight the visitors faces appear dark and are hard to recognize or areas that create hydrogen sulfide this may cause ...

Page 8: ...he 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 Others R Panasonic assumes no l...

Page 9: ...ch ON OFF R The batteries run out of power faster in the following situations Turn the power slide switch OFF in these situations In situations such as when you are away from home for extended periods of time and you disconnect the power to the Monitor During electrical power failures Pair button Not normally used R Only used when pairing must be performed again for repairs or product exchanges pa...

Page 10: ...onitor can be hung from a wall by passing straps through the holes E F Menu button Monitor button R Used to monitor the area outside the door page 19 R Used to perform operations displayed by the operation guidance Navigator key Used to select items or perform operations displayed by the operation guidance MDN MCN Press MDN up or MCN down MFN MEN Press MFN left or MEN right Monitor display Electri...

Page 11: ... menu names for items that can be operated SIGNAL BAT Use this menu to display the status of the wireless signal and batteries page 12 ALL SETTINGS Use this menu to change settings page 21 Operation guidance Displays what actions the buttons can be used for and guidance for operations R The operation guidance can be configured not to be displayed when monitoring page 21 Displays the current status...

Page 12: ...in red to inform you when the signal is weak or if the remaining battery power is running low If the MMENUN is pressed at this time the light goes out and the signal battery information screen is displayed Signal status symbols Good Bad Out of range 1 1 1 Use within this range Note R When the Wireless Camera or Monitor is out of range move the Monitor to an area with a good signal Remaining batter...

Page 13: ...ss Camera to a door Inner side of the door Inside Outside Wireless unit Camera unit Surface of the door R Attach the wireless camera to a door in a protected area that is not directly exposed to the elements such as under a roof or eave R Connect the Monitor to the power outlet and turn it on R Attach the Wireless Camera to a flat area on the surface on the door R Wipe dirt and moisture from the s...

Page 14: ...3 mm 1 1 4 in 2 1 2 in C 45 mm 1 3 4 in or less Camera unit Side of the door Door thickness between 32 mm 63 mm 1 1 4 in 2 1 2 in C Wireless unit A gap of 2 5 mm 3 32 in or more A A gap of 3 mm 1 8 in or more B Outside Inside Door frame View from the side Note R The Wireless Camera cannot be attached to the following doors Sliding doors Doors that open to the outside A door with a protrusion such ...

Page 15: ... Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types R Make sure that the polarity of the batteries is correct 3 Insert the battery case into the wireless unit R Firmly push the battery case into the wireless unit until the red label A cannot be seen B C A 4 Slide the power slide switch B for the power to ON R You can check if the power is actually on by confirming that the register i...

Page 16: ...ra from the door R Do not take the fixing screw A off just loosen it R Position the Wireless Camera so that visitors can be centrally viewed when monitoring C D E A B 2 Holding the camera unit C adjust the position of the metal plate D so that the distance between the wireless unit E and camera unit C matches the width of the door then temporarily fix the Wireless Camera into position by gently ti...

Page 17: ...ided tape does not stick well to the door and the Wireless Camera moves around easily 1 Remove the Wireless Camera from the door 2 Loosen the fixing screw widen the distance between camera unit and wireless unit and then stick the additional double sided tape to the back of the wireless unit Double sided tape included 3 Remove the silicon paper from the double sided tape then hang the Wireless Cam...

Page 18: ...et permission from the owner before fixing screws to the door Important R Because the Wireless Camera uses double sided tape with strong adhesion to prevent it from falling down care is needed when removing the Wireless Camera from the door Forcibly removing the double sided tape may damage the surface of the door 18 Getting Started ...

Page 19: ... during monitoring monitoring can be extended to a maximum of 3 minutes R At night or at other times when the area around the Wireless Camera becomes dark the image quality may be reduced Adjusting brightness display 1 Press MMENUN while monitoring 2 Press MFN or MEN to adjust the brightness Manipulating displayed images with Wide Zoom and Pan Tilt During monitoring the display can be temporarily ...

Page 20: ... 1 time the Zoom position is moved to A Press MCN 1 time the Zoom position is moved to B R The Zoom position can be moved in the direction of the symbols shown on the screen Note R Performing the above operations only temporarily switches between Wide Zoom displays Therefore images will be displayed according to the default settings the next time images are monitored To change the default settings...

Page 21: ...ER FREQUENCY 60Hz POWER FREQUENCY 50Hz R To prevent mottled or uneven color from being displayed set the power frequency to match the area in which you use the unit LANGUAGE SELECTION ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ARABIAN DEFAULT DISP SETTINGS WIDE ZOOM SETTINGS WIDE ZOOM R Select how images are initially displayed Wide or Zoom CONTRAST When it is difficult to see the monitor display you can adjust the d...

Page 22: ...less Camera before replacing batteries Cleaning R Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth For excessive dirt wipe the unit with a slightly damp cloth R When cleaning the Monitor and its electrical parts and power plug make sure to unplug the power plug from the power outlet Important R Do not use anything containing alcohol polish powder powder soap benzine thinner wax petroleum or boiling water Also...

Page 23: ...e this is not a malfunction Locate the Wireless Camera away from direct sunlight The image is flickering R The MOTTLED COLOR PREVENT setting does not match the power frequency for the region that you are using the unit in Matching the power frequency for the region that you are using the unit in can improve the quality of the colors displayed When using the unit in a different region after moving ...

Page 24: ... causes the Wireless Camera to repeatedly search for the Monitor which results in the batteries power being consumed faster When unplugging the power plug of the Monitor turn the slide switch of the Wireless Camera to OFF R You are using rechargeable batteries Depending on the capacity of the rechargeable batteries their life span may become shorter This is not a malfunction There is a power failu...

Page 25: ...eless Camera the replacement Wireless Camera must be paired to the Monitor Refer to the following for instructions on how to pair the Wireless Camera 7 9 n How to pair Wireless Cameras After performing operations on the Monitor perform operations on the Wireless Camera within about 2 minutes Monitor operations A Press MMENUN MDN and M N Monitor button at the same time Enters CAMERA PAIRING MODE B ...

Page 26: ...play 2 2 color TFT LCD monitor n Wireless transmission method 1 9 GHz TDMA WB Wireless Camera VL CM850A n Power supply Alkaline AA battery 4 n Battery life Maximum 6 months 1 2 1 When operated under battery saving mode 2 When used 5 times a day displaying images for about 20 seconds each time with a temperature of 20 C 68 F n Dimensions H W D R Wireless unit Approx 190 mm 7 1 2 in 165 mm 6 1 2 in ...

Page 27: ...illuminance 3 lx n Water resistant proprieties IPx3 equivalent Camera unit 1 1 IPX 3 specifies protection against spraying water and water spraying up to 60 from vertical n Viewing angle R Horizontal approx 120 R Vertical approx 90 n Transmission frequency 19xx MHz 19xx MHz n Transmitting range Approx 70 m 229 ft 8 in line of sight distance 27 General Information ...

Page 28: ...is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the e...

Page 29: ...its set forth for an uncontrolled environment R To comply with IC RF exposure requirements the unit must be installed and operated 20 cm 8 inches or more between the product and all person s body excluding extremities of hands wrist and feet R This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian IC...

Page 30: ...a lens E F Wireless unit G Magnet rubber H Power slide switch ON OFF I Pair button J Pair indicator K Slide lever VL CM850A Quick Reference Guide Location of controls Bottom view B I C F D E G A J K Battery case Cable protection sheet H 30 Quick Reference Guide in Spanish ...

Page 31: ...on C Navigator key D Monitor display Cradle The Monitor can be hung from a wall by passing straps the holes E Electrical parts F Power plug Use the Cradle to hold the Monitor E Bottom view MENU D A C B F 31 Quick Reference Guide in Spanish ...

Page 32: ...play The default is wide for about 3 seconds to switch between The number after the button shows the location of the button described in the previous page Basic Operations Press M N Wide display and Zoom display Monitor button Press M N Monitor button Press M N B B 32 Quick Reference Guide in Spanish ...

Page 33: ...Customer services For United States 33 Appendix ...

Page 34: ...Warranty For United States 34 Appendix ...

Page 35: ...35 Appendix ...

Page 36: ...Warranty For Canada 36 Appendix ...

Page 37: ...37 Appendix ...

Page 38: ...zoom position Pan Tilt 20 N Navigator key 10 O Operation guidance 11 21 P Pair button 9 25 Pair indicator 9 15 25 Pan Tilt switching zoom position 20 Power slide switch 9 15 Q Quick Reference Guide 30 R Remaining battery power Alkaline batteries 11 12 Resetting function settings 21 S Signal status display Monitor Wireless Camera 11 12 Slide lever 10 15 Slide switch 9 15 Specifications 26 Switching...

Page 39: ...39 Notes ...

Page 40: ...ur sales receipt here For customers in Canada 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 For customers in the U S A One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 For assistance visit our website http www panasonic com for customers in the U S A and Puerto Rico Panasonic System Networks Co Ltd 2012 Printed in Vietnam SDM100A SDM100A PNQX5703ZA CC0812MM0 ...

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