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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Wireless Door Camera VL-SDM100A Model No. Including: VL-CM850A VL-DM100A VL-CM850A VL-DM100A Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read this manual before using the unit and save for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Product descriptions ...........3 Accessory information ........3 Important Information For your safety ............5 Important safety instructions .......6 For best performance .........7 Other information ..........8 Getting Started Location of controls ..........9 Monitor display ..........11 Attaching the Wireless Camera ......13 How to use Monitoring the outside ........19 Programming function settings ......21... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Product descriptions Product figure VL-DM100A VL-CM850A Description in this Wireless Camera Monitor Cradle manual *1 The Wireless Camera is used by attaching it to the front door of a house or apartment (page 13). *2 With the Monitor you can easily check your front door with images from the Wireless Camera. *3 The Cradle is used to hold the Monitor, see page 11. - Page 4 Introduction 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.
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Page 5: Important Information
Important Information For your safety To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of your product. WARNING Power connection R Use only the power source marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Important Information Medical R Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz, and the RF transmission power is 115 mW (max.).) R Do not use the unit in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. -
Page 7: For Best Performance
R When power fails, this unit cannot be used. R Panasonic may not be able to take liability for damages due to external factors such as power failures. Location (Wireless Camera/Monitor) The Wireless Camera (A) and Monitor (B) use radio waves to communicate with each other. -
Page 8: Other Information
Others R Panasonic assumes no liability for injuries or property damage resulting from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with the Operating Instructions. R If you stop using the Wireless Camera, remove the Wireless Camera from the door to prevent them from falling off. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Location of controls Wireless Camera R Bottom view Fixing screw Camera unit Camera lens Cable protection sheet R Do not remove this sheet. Magnet/rubber R The magnet and rubber are used to stop the Wireless Camera from moving. Wireless unit Battery case Power slide switch (ON/OFF) - Page 10 Getting Started R When you turn the Wireless Camera’s power ON, you can check the pair indicator to check if the power is actually turned on (page 15). Slide lever R Use the slide lever when removing the battery case. Monitor R Bottom view The Monitor can be hung from a...
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Page 11: Monitor Display
Getting Started Cradle Use the Cradle to hold the Monitor. – Pass the power cord through the groove in the Cradle. R When the Monitor is placed on the Cradle. Monitor display R The following display is an example for description purposes, and it may differ from the actual display. R To display the top menu when it is off (not displayed), press MMENUN. - Page 12 Getting Started Displayed when there is not much power remaining in the batteries of the Wireless Camera. Signal/battery information You can display and check the signal and remaining battery power of the Wireless Camera and Monitor with the following operations. Press MMENUN, then select “SIGNAL/BAT”...
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Page 13: Attaching The Wireless Camera
Getting Started Attaching the Wireless Camera Before attaching the Wireless Camera (Installation preparation) Wireless Camera range R Views when the camera is set “WIDE” (default). When using with a door with a height of 2 m (6 ft 7 in.) Side view Top view approx. - Page 14 Getting Started Doors the Wireless Camera can be attached to R Steel doors that open to the inside that meet the following requirements. – A gap of 2.5 mm (3/32 in.) or more for A and 3 mm (1/8 in.) or more for B between the door and door frame.
- Page 15 Getting Started Inserting batteries into the wireless unit Before attaching the Wireless Camera to the door, insert the batteries by performing the following procedure. Slide the slide lever (A) across and take out the battery case (B) from the wireless unit. R Be careful not to drop the battery case when taking it out.
- Page 16 Getting Started R Use Alkaline AA (LR6) batteries. The batteries’ lifetime will be reduced if different types of batteries are used together. R To prevent the Wireless Camera from falling down when replacing the batteries, make sure to close the door and turn off the power of the Wireless Camera before replacing batteries. Attaching the Wireless Camera to a door Note: R Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the door when attaching the Wireless Camera.
- Page 17 Getting Started Carefully take the Wireless Camera off the door without loosening the fixing screw, and then remove the silicon paper from the double-sided tape on the back of the metal plate. R Wipe dirt and moisture from the surface of the door, then attach the Wireless Camera to a flat area on the surface of the door.
- Page 18 Getting Started R If the door is made of wood, make sure to use the included screws to fix the metal plate to the top side of the door. Make sure to get 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.
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Page 19: How To Use
How to use Monitoring the outside You can monitor the images from outside taken by the Wireless Camera. You can perform the following operations during monitoring: R Switching between Wide/Zoom (page 19) R Adjusting brightness (display) (page 19) MENU Press M N (Monitor button). - Page 20 How to use R To switch back to the Wide display, press and hold M N (Monitor button) for about 3 seconds again. To change the Zoom position with Pan/Tilt, press MDN, MCN, MFN, or MEN when in the Zoom display. R The Zoom position changes each time MDN, MCN, MFN, or MEN is pressed.
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Page 21: Programming Function Settings
How to use Programming function settings You can change the function settings to suit your needs. How to change the function settings Press MMENUN, then select the “ALL SETTINGS” by pressing MFN or MEN. Press M N (monitor button) (“OK”), then select the desired item by pressing MDN or MCN. Press M N (monitor button) (“OK”). -
Page 22: Useful Information
Useful Information Replacing batteries When the batteries of the Wireless Camera run out of power ( ), exchange them with new batteries. R ONLY USE Alkaline AA (LR6) batteries. R Refer to page 15 for information on how to insert batteries. R To prevent the Wireless Camera from falling down, make sure to close the door and turn off the power of the Wireless Camera before replacing batteries. -
Page 23: Help
Help Troubleshooting Display issues Problem Cause & Solution Page Images appear slightly R This is a characteristic of camera lenses and is not a – distorted. malfunction. The image of a person’s R When there is a backlight in the place where the Wireless face is dark. - Page 24 Help Others Problem Cause & Solution Page The Wireless Camera’s R The Wireless Camera is out of range of the Monitor. batteries run out of power – When the Wireless Camera is out of range of the quickly. Monitor, it repeatedly searches for the Monitor which causes the batteries’...
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Page 25: Error Messages
Help Error messages Problem Cause & Solution Page CANNOT CONNECT TO The following may be causing the problem. CAMERA R The Wireless Camera is turned off. – Turn the Wireless Camera on. R The batteries of the Wireless Camera have run out of power. -
Page 26: General Information
General Information Specifications Monitor (VL-DM100A) n Power supply: 120 V AC, 60 Hz n Power consumption: During standby: approx. 1 W@ During operations: approx. 2 W@ n Dimensions (H ´ W ´ D): in.) ´ @126 mm (4 in.) ´ @59 mm (2 Approx. - Page 27 General Information n Operating humidity: Up to 90 % RH (Relative Humidity) non condensing n Installation method: Attached to a door n Wireless transmission method: 1.9 GHz TDMA-WB n Minimum illuminance: 3 lx n Water resistant proprieties: IPx3 equivalent (Camera unit) *1 IPX-3 specifies protection against spraying water and water spraying up to 60°...
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Page 28: For Users In The United States Only (Fcc And Other Information)
General Information For users in the United States Only (FCC and other information) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 29: For Users In Canada Only (Industry Canada Notices And Other Information)
General Information For users in Canada Only (Industry Canada Notices and other information) NOTICE: This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. RF Exposure Warning: R This product complies with IC radiation exposure limits 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). -
Page 30: Quick Reference Guide (In Spanish)
Quick Reference Guide (in Spanish) Quick Reference Guide (in Spanish) Quick Reference Guide Location of controls VL-CM850A Fixing screw Camera unit Camera lens Cable protection sheet Magnet/rubber Wireless unit Battery case Power slide switch (ON / OFF) Pair button Pair indicator Slide lever Bottom view... - Page 31 Quick Reference Guide (in Spanish) VL-DM100A A Menu button B Monitor button MENU C Navigator key D Monitor display E Electrical parts Bottom view F Power plug The Monitor can be hung from a wall by passing straps the holes. Cradle Use the Cradle to hold the Monitor.
- Page 32 Quick Reference Guide (in Spanish) Basic Operations The number after the button shows the location of the button described in the previous page. To monitor Press M Press M (Monitor button) ( ). (Monitor button) to finish. To switch the displayed image between Wide display and Zoom display (The default is wide.) Press M (Monitor button)
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Page 33: Appendix
Appendix Customer services (For United States) -
Page 34: Warranty (For United States)
Appendix Warranty (For United States) - Page 35 Appendix...
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Page 36: Warranty (For Canada)
Appendix Warranty (For Canada) - Page 37 Appendix...
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Page 38: Index
Index Index A Adjusting the display brightness: 19 B Batteries (Alkaline batteries): 15, 22 Battery case: 9, 15 C Camera lens: 9 Camera unit: 9, 13, 14, 16 Cleaning: 22 Contrast: 21 Cradle: 11 D Display: 10, 11 Electrical parts: 10 G Guidance: 11, 21 M Menu button: 10 When lit in red: 12... - Page 39 Notes...
- Page 40 Dealer’s name and address Dealer’s telephone number Attach your sales receipt here. 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. For customers in Canada: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 ©...