Panasonic VL-FKD2AZ User manual

Getting Started
DECT Repeater
Model No. VL-FKD2AZ
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Accessory information 3
For your safety 4
Important safety instructions 5
For best performance 5
Other important information 5
Controls 7
Installation/Registering the repeater to the
main monitor
8
Wall mounting 9
Troubleshooting 10
Cleaning 10
Specifications 10
General information 11
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Introduction
This product is an additional product designed to be used with the following Panasonic Video Intercom
Systems.
– VL-SWD501AZ/VL-SWD501UAZ (Main monitor station: VL-MWD501BX)
(The corresponding models are subject to change without notice.)
RBy installing this product, you can extend the range of your Video Intercom System to include areas
where reception was previously not available.
The product extends the range in all directions, allowing several floors to be covered.
RYou must register this product with your Video Intercom System before it can be used.
RKeep an appropriate distance from the main monitor to maximise the range of your Video Intercom
System. Find the appropriate location by checking the
ID
indicator after registering this product with
your Video Intercom System. If the
ID
indicator lights red or orange, re-position this product in a
place where the
ID
indicator lights green.
E
A
BC
D
AMain monitor
BRepeater
CDevice you want to
connect to (sub monitor or
camera)
DMain monitor range
ERepeater range
RWhen used with the Video Intercom System VL-SWD501AZ series, a maximum of 2 repeaters can be
used. Because the number of repeaters that can be used may differ depending on the Video Intercom
System series used, see the Operating Instructions of the Video Intercom System for more information.
RThe illustrations in the supplied manual(s) may vary slightly from the actual product.
Product names used in this manual
Model No. Product name Name in this manual
VL-FKD2AZ*1 DECT repeater Repeater
VL-MWD501BX Main monitor station Main monitor
VL-WD613AZ*1 Wireless monitor station Sub monitor
VL-WD812AZ*1 Wireless sensor camera Camera
*1 The product label reads as follows: VL-FKD2EX/VL-WD613BX/VL-WD812EX
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Signal range and repeater installation example
n Using each repeater connected separately
This extends signals away from the main monitor.
Because signals are sent through the main
monitor, different types of devices can be
connected to each repeater. (For example, sub
monitors can be connected to one repeater and
cameras can be connected to another.) This is
useful when you want to connect to different types
of devices over shorter distances.
n Using 2 repeaters connected together
This extends the signal away from the main
monitor by sending signals directly between
repeaters. Because the signals are sent between
repeaters, the same type of device must be
connected to both repeaters (all sub monitors or
all cameras). This is useful when you want to
connect to the same type of devices over long
distances.
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
Accessory item Quantity
AC adaptor/PQLV219AL 1
Note:
RYou will need the following additional items (locally procured) to install the product on the wall.
– Screws x 2 (for wall mounting):
Prepare the screws according to the material, structure, strength and other factors of the mounting
area and the total weight of objects to be mounted.
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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
Preventing fire and electric shock
RUse only the power source marked on the
product. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company.
RUse only the specified AC adaptor.
RDo not attempt to disassemble or modify this
product. Contact an authorised service centre
for repairs.
RNever touch the AC adaptor with wet hands.
RDo not touch the AC adaptor during an electrical
storm.
RDo not perform any actions (such as fabricating,
twisting, stretching, bundling, forcibly bending,
damaging, altering, exposing to heat sources, or
placing heavy objects on the AC adaptor) that
may damage the AC adaptor. Using the product
with a damaged AC adaptor may cause electric
shock, short circuits, or fire. Contact an
authorised service centre for repairs.
RDo not overload the power outlet above the
specified levels. Overloading by having many
connections on one power outlet may cause
heat generation, resulting in a fire.
RNever put metal objects inside the product.
Never spill any liquid on the product.
If metal objects enter the product or the product
becomes wet, unplug the product from the
power outlet and contact an authorised service
centre.
RDo not use a microwave oven or other devices,
such as electromagnetic cookers to speed up
the drying process of any parts of the product.
RCompletely insert the AC adaptor into the power
outlet. Failure to do so may cause electric shock
and/or excessive heat resulting in a fire. Do not
use damaged AC adaptors or power outlets.
RRegularly remove any dust, etc., from the AC
adaptor by unplugging it from the power outlet,
then wiping it with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust
may cause an insulation defect from moisture,
etc., resulting in a fire.
RUnplug the product from the power outlet if the
product emits smoke, an abnormal smell or
makes unusual noise, or if the product has been
dropped or physically damaged. These
conditions can cause fire or electric shock.
Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and
contact an authorised service centre.
RHold the main body (not the metal parts) of the
AC adaptor when unplugging it. Unplugging the
AC adaptor while holding its cord or the cord’s
plugs may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
Preventing accidents
RDo not use the product in health care facilities if
any regulations posted in the area instruct you
not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using equipment that could be sensitive
to external RF (radio frequency) energy.
RDo not install or use this product near
automatically controlled devices such as
automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio waves
emitted from this product may cause such
devices to malfunction, resulting in an accident.
RConsult 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 product operates in the frequency
range of 1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz, and the RF
transmission power is 250 mW (max.).)
CAUTION
Preventing fire and electric shock
RDo not use the product in areas that are
exposed to rain, moisture, steam, or oily smoke,
or areas that have excessive dust.
Preventing accidents, injuries, and property
damage
RDo not use the product in unstable areas or
areas prone to strong vibrations.
When mounting the product to a wall, install the
product securely adhering to the instructions in
this manual 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. These may cause the
product to fall, resulting in damage to the
product or injury.
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Important safety instructions
When using your product, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including
the following:
1. Do not use this product near water for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near
a swimming pool.
2. Use only the AC adaptor indicated in this
manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For best performance
Location/avoiding noise
The repeater and other compatible Panasonic
units use radio waves to communicate with each
other. (The product operates in the frequency
range of 1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz, and the RF
transmission power is 250 mW (max.).)
RInstall the repeater within the main monitor
range of the Video Intercom System in an
indoor environment. We recommend installing
the repeater in a raised position (such as on a
wall).
RFor maximum coverage (approx. 100 m) and
noise-free communications, install your repeater:
– at a convenient, high, and central location
with no obstructions between the sub monitor
(or camera) and repeater in an indoor
environment.
– away from electronic appliances such as TVs,
radios, personal computers, wireless devices,
or digital cordless phones.
– facing away from radio frequency
transmitters, such as external antennas of
mobile phone stations. (Avoid installing the
repeater near a window.)
RCoverage and voice quality depends on the
local environmental conditions.
RIf the reception for a repeater location is not
satisfactory, move the repeater to another
location for better reception.
Environment
RKeep the product away from electrical noise
generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps
and motors.
RThe product should not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
RDo not place heavy objects on top of the
product.
RWhen you leave the product unused for a long
period of time, unplug the product from the
power outlet.
RThe product should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It
should not be placed in rooms where the
temperature is less than 0 °C or greater than
40 °C. Damp basements should also be
avoided.
RDo not install the product in locations that are
suspect to sudden changes in temperature.
Failure to do so may cause condensation to
form on the product causing malfunction.
REven when the repeater and sub monitor (or
camera) are used within 100 m of each other,
obstructions can cause weak signals, noise,
interrupted transmissions, distorted images and
slow image refresh rates. Obstructions can
include:
– Metal doors or metal shutters.
– Heat insulation including aluminium foil.
– Concrete walls or walls made of galvanized
iron sheet.
– If the sub monitor is being used in a different
building, or a different part of the house, i.e. a
different floor to the where the main monitor
has been installed.
– Many walls.
– Double insulated glass windows.
ROperating the product near electrical appliances
may cause interference. Move away from the
electrical appliances.
Other important information
RThe AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect
device. Ensure that the power outlet is installed
near the product and is easily accessible.
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
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These symbols are only valid in the European
Union. If you wish to discard these items, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.
Others
RIt is prohibited to disassemble or modify this
product. Contact the dealer where you
purchased this product for repair.
RWhen power fails, this product cannot be used.
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Controls
A
B
C
A indicator
B
ID
indicator
CPROGRAM
Understanding the indicator and
ID
indicator
Indicator Light status Meaning
indicator
Lit green Registration with the main monitor is complete and the
repeater can send signals.
Flashing
green
Signals are being sent.
Lit orange Signals are not being sent.
ID
indicator
Flashing
green
Currently registering to the main monitor.
Off Not registered to the main monitor.
Lit green Strong Indicates the signal level of the main
monitor.
RDetermine the installation location of
the repeater by checking the signal
level shown with the indicator.
Lit orange
Lit red Weak
Flashing red Signals do not reach the repeater and it should not be installed
in this location. (Out of range.)
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Installation/Registering the repeater to the main monitor
1Repeater: Connect the AC adaptor, and plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet.
RUse only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor (® page 3).
RWhen the repeater is turned on, the indicator lights in orange.
A
B
C
*1
APROGRAM BHook C220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
*1 Press plug firmly.
2Main monitor: Perform the registration operations for the repeater. (® Operating Instructions of the
Video Intercom System)
RThe next step must be completed within 120 seconds.
3Repeater: Press PROGRAM (A) for about 3 seconds.
RIf the indicators do not light green, re-position the repeater in a place where the indicators light
green.
Note:
RThe AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during
use.)
RThe AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do not
connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to
become disconnected.
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Wall mounting
Make sure that the wall is strong enough to support the weight of the repeater.
1Place the reference for wall mounting on the wall to mark the 2 screw positions.
2Install the 2 screws (locally procured) into the wall.
RMake sure that the screw heads are at the same distance from the wall.
RInstall the screws perpendicular to the wall.
3Hook the repeater on the screw heads.
Reference for wall mounting
Print the following guide and use it as a reference for wall mounting.
RMake sure to set the print size to correspond with the size of pages in this manual. If the dimensions of
the printed paper are not exactly the same as the dimensions of this guide, use the measurements
indicated in the guide.
A
A
B
AInstall screws in these positions.
B37 mm
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/solution
The repeater does not work. RWhen the indicators do not light, the AC adaptor is not
connected properly. Check the connections.
RWhen the indicators do not light green, move the repeater
closer to the main monitor.
RWhen the
ID
indicator does not light, the registration with
main monitor has not completed successfully. Re-register the
repeater again.
The transmission condition (for
images and sound) of the sub
monitor or camera does not improve
even when a repeater is installed.
RThe sub monitor or camera is too far from the repeater.
→Install the sub monitor or camera within signal range of the
repeater.
RThe repeater is too far from the main monitor. (The
ID
indicator is lit or flashing in red.)
→Install the repeater in a location where the
ID
indicator
is stable and lit in green or orange.
RThe repeater is too close to the main monitor.
→When the repeater is too close to the main monitor, the
sub monitor or camera only receive signals from the main
monitor, thus making the repeater ineffective. Install the
repeater in a location where the sub monitor or camera are
used, and is as far away from the main monitor as possible
while still staying within signal range of the main monitor.
Cleaning
Wipe the product with a soft, dry cloth.
For excessive dirt, wipe the product with a slightly damp cloth.
Important:
RDo not use any cleaning products that contain alcohol, polish powder, powder soap, benzine, thinner,
wax, petroleum, or boiling water. Also do not spray the product with insecticide, glass cleaner, or hair
spray. This may cause a change in colour or quality of the product.
Cleaning the AC adaptor:
For safety, disconnect the AC adaptor from the power outlet before cleaning.
Specifications
Power source AC adaptor (PQLV219AL)
Input: 220-240 V AC, 0.1 A, 50/60 Hz
Output: 6.5 V DC, 0.5 A
Power consumption During standby: approx. 1.5 W
During operation: approx. 2.3 W (when transmitting)
Dimensions (mm) (height ´
width ´ depth)
Approx. 82´111´39
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Mass (weight) Approx. 88 g (excluding the AC adaptor)
Operating environment Ambient temperature: approx. 0 °C to +40 °C
Relative humidity (non-condensing): up to 90 %
Frequency range 1.88 GHz to 1.90 GHz
Transmitting range Approx. 100 m (line-of-sight distance from the main monitor)
Note:
RDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.
RNames, company names, product names, software names, and logos mentioned in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
General information
RIn the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
For your future reference
We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair under warranty.
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the rear of the product)
Name and address of dealer
Attach your purchase receipt here.
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