Before installation
To avoid malfunction or communication disturbances, do not install either the door station or the
main monitor station in the following locations:
– Places where vibration or any other kind of impact occurs.
– Places where echoing is frequent.
– Places near a high concentration of dust, hydrogen sul
fi
de, ammonia, sulfur, or noxious fumes.
– Within 2 m of a TV, microwave, personal computer, air conditioner or any other electrical device.
Installation position of the door station and camera range
N
Views when the camera is facing forwards at 0° (default).
L
Example: Installation height is 1450 mm (standard position).
Side view
Top view
Image range:
960 mm
500 mm
87°
1450 mm
1810 mm
Center of
the door
station
66°
650 mm
Image
range
1160 mm
500 mm
The camera angle can be adjusted using the camera angle control lever on the rear of the door
station (step 3, “Installing the door station”), so that the image range can be changed.
Center of
the door
station
1690 mm
1100 mm
66°
710 mm
500 mm
980 mm
Image
range
Image range:
1080 mm
810 mm
500 mm
87°
270 mm
N
Side view when the camera is installed
lower than the standard position, and
facing upwards at 15°.
L
Example: Installation height is 1100 mm.
N
Top view when the camera is facing
left or right at 15° *
1
.
L
Example: Camera angle faces left 15°.
*
1
If the camera points 15° upwards, the left or right angle is less than 7°.
Note:
L
The measurements and angles are for reference purposes and may vary depending on the
environment.
L
If a strong light is shining on the door station, the visitor’s face may not be distinguishable.
Do not place the door station in the following locations.
– Where most of the background is the sky.
– Where the background is a white wall, and direct sunlight will re
fl
ect off it.
– Where direct sunlight will shine on the door station.
L
Do not place the door station in the locations where echoing occurs, causing the unit to beep
frequently.
L
Make sure the rear of the door station is not subject to water.
Standard installation position of the main monitor station
Place the main monitor station in a location that your eyes are the same height as the center of the
display.
If a position of installation for the main monitor station is speci
fi
ed
Install the mounting bracket to one of the following positions.
82.5 mm
49 mm
51.9 mm
Position of installation for the main monitor station
Note:
L
This unit is using an electric wave frequency of 2.4 GHz. Read “For best performance” in the
Operating Instructions.
L
In areas surrounded by a high electrical
fi
eld, disturbances may occur in the main monitor
station’s image or sound.
L
Be sure to install the main monitor station more than 5 m away from the door station.
L
Do not place any objects within 20 cm of the main monitor station. This may cause
communication errors or malfunction.
L
Do not install the main monitor station inside a wall.
L
Do not install the main monitor station in places where it will be affected by extremely high-
frequency radio waves (near broadcasting antennas etc.). This may cause the display to
fl
icker
or an interrupting noise to occur.
If you change to the main monitor station from chime, bell or buzzer
Existing wires (e.g. chime, bell or buzzer) may connect to power supplies (AC 100
–
240 V or 24 V).
If you connect the main monitor station through such existing wires, electric shock or unit damage
may occur. Contact the dealer where you purchased.
Installation Guide
L
Please read this Installation Guide before installing the unit and save for future reference.
L
Please read this Installation Guide carefully, and install the unit safely and correctly by
following the instructions. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property
damage resulting from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent
with both the Installation Guide and Operating Instructions.
L
Please con
fi
rm the wiring schematic diagram in this Installation Guide when you increase
an optional equipment
.
For door station and main monitor station
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
L
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit. Refer servicing to an
authorized service center when service is required. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the unit is subsequently used.
L
Do not make any wiring connections when the power supply is turned on.
L
Never install wiring during a lightning storm.
L
Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of
fi
re or
electric shock.
L
Do not install the main monitor station in the following places:
– Places where the main monitor station may be splashed with water or chemicals.
– Places where there is a high concentration of dust, or high humidity.
L
When existing chime wires are used, it is possible that they contain AC voltage. Electric
shock or unit damage could result. Contact an authorized service center.
CAUTION
L
Install the unit securely adhering to the instructions in this guide to prevent it from falling off
the wall. Avoid installing onto low-strength walls, such as gypsum board, ALC (autoclaved
lightweight concrete), concrete block, or veneer (less than 18 mm thick) walls.
L
If the wiring is outdoors, use a protection tube or a surge protector.
L
If the wiring is underground, do not make any connections underground.
L
If the wiring is underground, use a protection tube.
Model
Name
Wireless Video
Intercom System
Main Monitor
Model No.
VL-SW250BX VL-MW250BX
VL-V566BX
VL-MW250BX
Included accessories for installation
L
Mounting bracket ............1
L
Attached to the rear of the main
monitor station.
L
Wood screws ..................2
(4 mm × 16 mm)
L
Wood screws ..................2
(3.8 mm × 20 mm)
L
Attached to the bag the door station
is in.
For the door station
For the main monitor station
1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan
© Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2010
PNQW2395ZA
SV0910SN0
VL-V566BX is described as “Door
station” and VL-MW250BX is described
as “Main monitor station” in this guide.
SW250BX̲Installation̲Guide.indd 1-2
SW250BX̲Installation̲Guide.indd 1-2
2010/08/19 12:57:40
2010/08/19 12:57:40
