PANASONIC VL-SWD272 (01) PDF Document

Before attempting to connect or operate the PANASONIC VL-SWD272, please read the label on the rear of the doorphone and the main monitor/extension monitor.

Please read this guide carefully, and install the product safely and correctly by following the instructions. Carefully read the information found in the section titled “For your safety” in particular.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

The installation shall be carried out in accordance with all applicable installation rules.

Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this guide. Additionally, any resulting malfunction will not be covered under the warranty.

After installation, make sure to leave this guide with the customer.

Leave installation work to the dealer. Installation work requires technique and experiences. Failure to observe this may cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to the product. Consult the dealer.

Electrical connection work shall be performed by certified personnel only. Certification is required for performing electrical connection work. Consult your dealer.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this product. Contact an authorised service centre for repairs.

Never install wiring during a lightning storm.

Do not connect non-specified devices.

When opening holes in walls for installation or wiring, or when securing the power cable, make sure you do not damage existing wiring and ductwork.

Do not make any wiring connections when the power supply is turned on.

Do not install the main monitor/extension monitor in the following places:

Places where the main monitor/extension monitor may be splashed with water or chemicals.

Places where there is a high concentration of dust, or high humidity.

Do not perform any actions (such as fabricating, twisting, stretching, bundling, forcibly bending, damaging, altering, exposing to heat sources, or placing heavy objects on the power cable) that may damage the power cable. Using the product with a damaged power cable may cause electric shock, short circuits, or fire. Contact an authorised service centre for repairs.

When existing chime wires are used, it is possible that they contain AC voltage. Contact an authorised service centre.

If the wiring is underground, do not make any connections underground.

If the wiring is underground, use a protection tube.

If the wiring is outdoors, use a protection tube or a surge protector.

Install the product 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.

The supplied accessories for the doorphone are:

The supplied accessories for the main monitor/extension monitor are:

Wires (for doorphone and other connections): Prepare wires of the appropriate specification (refer to “Wire type and length”).

Do not install the doorphone or the main monitor/extension monitor 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 sulphide, ammonia, sulphur, or noxious fumes.

If a strong light is shining on the doorphone, the visitor’s face may not be distinguishable. Do not place the doorphone in the following locations:

Where most of the background is the sky.

Where the background is a white wall, and direct sunlight will reflect off it.

Where direct sunlight will shine on the doorphone.

Do not place the doorphone in locations where echoing occurs, as this will cause the doorphone to beep frequently.

Make sure the rear of the doorphone is not subject to water.

Install the main monitor away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, air conditioners, boiler control panels with intercom, home security equipment, wireless devices, or digital cordless phones.

Do not install the main monitor/extension monitor in places where it will be affected by extremely high-frequency radio waves (near broadcasting antennas etc.). This may cause the display to flicker or an interrupting noise to occur.

Leave at least 20 cm of space above, below, and to the left and right sides of the main monitor/extension monitor. Do not install on a wall that is deeply recessed.

Do not install the main monitor/extension monitor inside a wall.

Be sure to install the main monitor/extension monitor more than 5 m away from the doorphone.

*1 Type: Single-pair cable with outer sheath (jacket); Conductor: Copper solid

A certified power supply wiring has to be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A certified power supply wiring not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible wiring according to IEC 60227 shall be used.

*2 When an extension monitor is used, make sure that the total wiring length from the doorphone to the main monitor and then to the extension monitor, is within about 100 m.

*1 Type: Single-pair cable with outer sheath (jacket); Conductor: Copper solid

A certified power supply wiring has to be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A certified power supply wiring not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible wiring according to IEC 60227 shall be used.

*3 When using an electric lock or a connection device for option input (A contact), select a device that meets the following guidelines:

Electric lock connection terminal (S1/S2, S3/S4): N/O dry closure contact, 30 V AC (1 A)/24 V DC (1 A) or lower

*1 Type: Single-pair cable with outer sheath (jacket); Conductor: Copper solid

A certified power supply wiring has to be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A certified power supply wiring not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible wiring according to IEC 60227 shall be used.

*3 When using an electric lock or a connection device for option input (A contact), select a device that meets the following guidelines:

Connection device for option input (A contact) terminal (IN1/IN2/IN3/IN4):

Input method: No-voltage contact

Open-circuit voltage between terminals: DC 7 V or less

Detection definite time: 0.1 second or more

Short-circuit between terminals: 5 mA or less

Resistance value: make: 500 Ω or less, break: 15 KΩ or more

*1 Type: Single-pair cable with outer sheath (jacket); Conductor: Copper solid

A certified power supply wiring has to be used with this equipment. The relevant national installation and/or equipment regulations shall be considered. A certified power supply wiring not lighter than ordinary polyvinyl chloride flexible wiring according to IEC 60227 shall be used.

1. Open the screw cover.

2. Using a screwdriver, loosen the mounting screw.

Attach the mounting base to the wall securely using the wood screws (accessory).

Install the mounting base on a vertical flat wall.

To prevent dew condensation, fill a hole for wiring as much as possible.

Adjust the camera angle using the camera angle control lever on the rear view of the doorphone. The maximum adjustments are:

Left (maximum 15°)

Right (maximum 15°)

Upwards (maximum 15°)

The angle can also be adjusted to the left or upper left.

1. Unscrew the screws.

2. Push in the wire to the terminal connectors (non polar), then tightly fasten the screws.

Recommended torque: 0.5 N·m {5.1 kgf·cm}

Maximum torque: 0.7 N·m {7.1 kgf·cm}

3. Mount the doorphone to the mounting base. Fasten the screw, then close the screw cover.

Place the main monitor/extension monitor in a location that your eyes are the same height as the centre of the display.

For the following reasons, leave at least 20 cm of space above, below, and to the left and right sides of the main monitor/extension monitor:

To prevent malfunction and sound cutting out

To ensure to make sure the reset button can be used (the reset button is on the bottom of the main monitor/extension monitor)

Attach the mounting bracket to the wall securely.

Install the mounting bracket on a vertical flat wall.

While pressing on the button with a pointed object such as a screwdriver, insert the bare wire (9 mm tip) into the terminal connector. The wiring should be from the doorphone or other device.

To disconnect a wire, while pressing on the button, pull out the wire.

Important: Do not connect the power cable at this stage.

1. Line up the tab on the bottom of the bracket with the groove on the main monitor/extension monitor.

2. Line up the tab on the top of the bracket with the groove on the main monitor/extension monitor, and push the main monitor/extension monitor down until it is secure.