Introduction; System Overview; About This Document - Panasonic VL-MN1000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

1.1 System overview

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
1.1.1 Main features
Features described here may require additional
hardware installed at your residence, and may not be
available depending on your facility's system
configuration. For more information, consult your facility
staff.
Camera features
R When a visitor calls you, you can confirm who the
visitor is before talking or opening the door. Pictures
can be captured automatically, allowing you to see
who visited you while you were out.
R When a visitor calls you using a lobby station, the
visitor can record a video message for you if you
don't answer.
R You can monitor cameras installed throughout the
complex, such as the garage, pool, common areas,
etc.
Alarm features
R External devices connected to your room monitors
can notify facility staff and/or residents when
triggered, such as in the event of a gas leak, water
leak, etc.
R If an emergency button is connected to your room
monitor, you can call facility staff quickly and easily
in the event of an emergency.
Other features
R You can use your room monitor to call other
residents.
R Up to 5 room monitors can be installed in your
residence. You can make and answer calls from any
of the room monitors, and use them as your own
personal intercom system.
R Facility staff can send messages (text or voice,
depending on system configuration) to your room
monitors for quick information dispersal.

1.2 About this document

Symbols, expressions, and styles
The following symbols, expressions, and styles are used
in this document.
Item How it is expressed
Text displayed on Text is displayed in a special
the product's font, usually enclosed in
display quotation marks.
Example: "Settings"
Icons displayed on Black-and-white illustration of
the product's icon is used.
display that have
Example:
no text label
Buttons with Button printing is displayed,
printing on them usually wrapped in thick
brackets.
Example: M N
Terms and illustrations
R Model number suffixes (e.g., the "BX" in
"VL-MN1000BX") are omitted unless necessary.
R Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
R Illustrations may vary slightly from the actual product.
Trademarks
R The software of this product is based in part on the
work of the Independent JPEG Group.
R All other trademarks identified herein are the property
of their respective owners.

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