Operating Instructions Wireless Door Camera VL-SDM100BX Model No. Including: VL-CM850BX VL-DM100BX VL-CM850BX VL-DM100BX Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read this manual before using the unit and save for future reference. Installation Guide is supplied separately.
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 How to use Monitoring the outside ........13 Programming function settings ......15 Useful Information Replacing batteries ...........16...
Introduction Product descriptions Product figure VL-DM100BX VL-CM850BX Description in this Wireless Camera Monitor Cradle manual *1 The Wireless Camera is attached to the front door of a house or apartment. *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.
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R Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. Trademarks: R All other trademarks identified herein are property of their respective owners. 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.
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.
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 1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz, and the RF transmission power is 250 mW (max.).) R Do not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so.
R When power fails, this unit cannot be used. R Panasonic may not be liable 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.
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 it from falling off.
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 switch (ON/OFF)
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Getting Started Slide lever R Use the slide lever when removing the battery case. Monitor R Bottom view The Monitor can be hung from a wall by passing straps through the holes. MENU Menu button Monitor button R Used to monitor the area outside the door (page 13). R Used to perform operations shown in the operation assistance.
Getting Started Cradle Use the Cradle to hold the Monitor. – Pass the 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.
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Getting Started Displayed when the battery life of the Wireless Camera is low. Signal/battery status To view the signal and remaining battery power of the Wireless Camera: Press MMENUN, then select “SIGNAL/BATT” by pressing MFN or MEN. Press M N (Monitor button) (“OK”). Press MEN (renew) to display the latest signal status and remaining battery power information.
How to use Monitoring the outside You can monitor the outside images taken by the Wireless Camera. You can perform the following operations during monitoring: R Switching between Wide/Zoom (page 13) R Adjusting brightness (display) (page 13) MENU Press M N (Monitor button).
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How to use Press and hold M N (Monitor button) for about 3 seconds when in the Wide display. R The display is switched to the Zoom display. R To switch back to the Wide display, press and hold M N (Monitor button) for about 3 seconds again.
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”).
Useful Information Replacing batteries When the batteries of the Wireless Camera run out of power ( ), replace them with new batteries. R ONLY USE LR6 Alkaline batteries. R Batteries have a shelf-life. Check the shelf-life listed on the batteries before using them. R Make sure to close the door and turn off the power of the Wireless Camera before replacing the batteries to prevent the Wireless Camera from falling down.
Useful Information 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 surface of the Monitor, gently wipe the screen with a soft cloth (such as one used for cleaning glasses) to prevent damaging the screen.
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 a backlight is present at the Wireless Camera face is dark.
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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’...
Help Error messages Message 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.
*1 When used 5 times a day (displaying images for about 20 seconds each time) with a temperature of 20 °C. *2 When using Panasonic brand LR6 Alkaline batteries. n Dimensions (Height ´ Width ´ Depth): Wireless unit: approx. 190 mm ´ 78 mm ´ 58 mm (excluding protruding sections) Camera unit: approx.
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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 IPx3 specifies protection against directly sprayed water from a vertical direction to 60°...
Index Index A AC adaptor: 10 Adjusting the display brightness: 13 B Batteries (Alkaline batteries): 16 Battery case: 9, 16 C Camera lens: 9 Camera unit: 9 Cleaning: 17 Contrast: 15 Cradle: 11 Language: 15, 19 M Menu button: 10 When lit in red: 12 Monitor display: 10, 11 Monitoring (the outside): 13...