VMC1 Video Security Intercom & Music System Quick Start Guide VMC1 Video Security Intercom system for the home USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123 (760) 438-7000 - Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340 www.linearcorp.
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VMC1 Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Quick Start Guide: Intercom ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Intercom Functions... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Quick Start Guide: Music & Audio... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Quick Start Guide: Clock Radio... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Master Station Video Display Operation... . . . . . . . .
Quick Start Guide: Intercom Intercom Functions The VMC1 Video Security Intercom System can initiate “private” room to room conversations and whole house conversations or pages. To respond to a call or page, there are no buttons to press. The response at all stations are “hands free” and there is no need to stop what you are doing. NOTE: Door Stations calls are only initiated from the Door Station. Room to Room Calling All Stations in the VMC1 system have an ID number.
Quick Start Guide: Intercom Double Digit Operation In Double Digit Operation, all Stations have an I.D. from: Press two digits for the Station to talk to. RED Status LED blinks at all Stations to indicate the VMC1 system is active. 11 to 17 21 to 27 or 31 to 37 NOTE: Only one conversation can be active at a time. 7. Release the button and wait for a response. Response from the Paged Station is hands-free. 8. To answer back from the Paged Station, press 2nd digit again. 9.
Quick Start Guide: Music & Audio NOTE: VMC1 does not distinguish between audio from a room being monitored and audio from the tuner. If a room is to be monitored, it is recommended that the tuner be turned off. Set Volume Level at Master Station To change the speaker volume at the Master Station: 1. Turn Radio ON to provide an audio source 2. Press MUS button to activate speaker at the Master Station 3.
Quick Start Guide: Music & Audio Turn Audio Off VOLUME buttons at each station control the audio volume for that station however some audio will still be heard even with the volume adjusted to minimum. To turn Audio OFF at any station: Press and hold the MUS button. Red light begins to flash slowly. To turn the Audio ON, Press the MUS button. Red light turns off. Radio Operation Tune Radio 1. Press POWER button at the master station to turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND button to select AM or FM. 3.
Quick Start Guide: Clock Radio 2. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to adjust the desired minutes for the alarm operation 3. Press the ALARM button again to switch to hours. The Hours will begin to blink 4. Use the DOWN and UP buttons to adjust the desired hour for the alarm to activate 5. Press the ALARM button again. The clock display will indicate the alarm status; ON or OFF 6. Press DOWN or UP to toggle between ON and OFF 7. Press ALARM to exit programming 8.
Quick Start Guide: Video Master Station Video Display Operation To see the camera view for any of the three attached cameras on the Master Station: 1. Press AUX followed by the desired video source 2. Press 5 for VID1, 3. 6 for VID2 4. 7 for VID3 The image remains on the Master Station display for 40 minutes, at which time the display will turn off. NOTE: This will not affect the VIDEO OUT signal. To change the view: • Press AUX followed by the desired video source button.
Quick Start Guide: Options NightStand Station – Audio Input The NightStand Station can be used as a stand-alone MP3 player/ smartphone speaker. To listen to your auxiliary audio device: 1. Plug the appropriate cable for the selected audio device fitted with a 3.5mm stereo plug at one end into the Audio Input Socket at the bottom of the NightStand Station 2. Plug the other end of the cable into an MP3 player or smartphone 3.
Quick Start Guide: Options Door Release The VMC1 Security Intercom System supports up to three remote electronic door release mechanisms. To activate a door release: 1. Press the Door Chime button at a Video Door Station. The RED Status LED blinks at all Stations indicating an active Page 2. Press and hold DOOR button at any interior Station to speak to the visitor. 3. Release to listen: Green Status LED lights at that station to indicate an active microphone. 4. Release the DOOR button and light goes off.
Master Station Power Up Master Station The VMC 1 Master Station Console is the central unit for the Video Intercom system and has a video screen to monitor any door equipped with a camera. From the Master Unit, users can program music, add auxiliary devices like MP3 players and computers to enhance functions, and speak to visitors ringing the doorbell as well as see them. Initial Power-Up When you power-up, the master station displays a blue welcome screen showing the applicable software version. 1.
Master Station Diagram 2 1 5 4 6 7 3 8 10 9 11 Table 1 Master Station Functions Key Description Button Primary Function Aux Function 1 Display for Clock Radio Clock Radio Keypad Shows Time Shows Radio Station 2 Clock Radio Keypad Band Switch AM/FM 3 5.
Intercom Keypad Buttons/Icons Table 2 Intercom Keypad Function Keys Number Keys Primary Function Volume Control (L) Low to (M) Medium to (H) High Sets volume at Master for Radio and Intercom 1-7 Station ID Aux 1 Aux Function Program Mode Auxilliary Function Aux 2 Input Filter Arrow Up FILTER LOCK LOCK 12 Unlocks Door PRIV Privacy control MON Monitor MUS Music CLEAR Clears intercom HOUSE Whole House Page DOOR Talk to Door AUX Switches AUX on/off Arrow Down Exit Program Mode
LED Indicator Lights LED Lights (Light emitting Diodes) indicate status or activity by alerting user with ON/OFF functions, blinking or flashing to indicate active status, and auxiliary music sources are active.
Limited Warranty 2-Year Limited Warranty Linear LLC warrants these products to be free of defects for 2 years. The warranty period begins on either (a) the date of purchase or installation date of this product or (b) the date of closing on a new residence in which this product was originally installed. The warranty extends to the original user of the product and to each subsequent owner of the product during the term of the warranty.