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Installation Guide

Home Network SystemIndoor Siren

Model No. KX-HNS105AZ

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.

This document explains how to install the indoor siren properly.For details about how to use the system, refer to the User’s Guide(page 13).

Please read this document before using the unit and save it for futurereference.

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IntroductionAccessory information ...............3

Important InformationAbout this system ......................4For your safety ...........................4Important safety instructions ......6For best performance ................6Other information .......................6

SetupPart names and functions ..........8LED indicator .............................8Setup overview ..........................8Registering the siren ..................9Confirming the usage area ......10Installation ...............................10Note about powerconnections .............................12

AppendixTesting the siren ......................13Adjusting the siren’s volume ....13Features available when using the[Home Network] app ................13Accessing the User’s Guide ....13Specifications ..........................14Warranty (for New Zealand) ....15

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Table of Contents


Accessory informationSupplied accessoriesNo. Accessory item/Part number QuantityA AC adaptor/PNLV236AL 1B DC extension cord 1C Wall mounting screws (25 mm) 2

A B C

Other informationR Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.R The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.

TrademarksR iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries.R Android is a trademark of Google Inc.R Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.R All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Introduction


About this systemR This system is an auxiliary system; it

is not designed to provide completeprotection from property loss.Panasonic will not be heldresponsible in the event thatproperty loss occurs while thissystem is in operation.

R The system’s wireless features aresubject to interference, thereforefunctionality in all situations cannotbe guaranteed. Panasonic will notbe held responsible for injury ordamage to property that occurs inthe event of wireless communicationerror or failure.

For your safetyTo prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefullybefore using the product to ensureproper and safe operation of yourproduct.

WARNINGPower connectionR Use only the power source marked

on the product.R Do not overload power outlets and

extension cords. This can result inthe risk of fire or electric shock.

R Completely insert the AC adaptor/power plug into the power outlet.Failure to do so may cause electricshock and/or excessive heatresulting in a fire.

R Regularly remove any dust, etc.from the AC adaptor/power plug bypulling it from the power outlet, then

wiping with a dry cloth. Accumulateddust may cause an insulation defectfrom moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.

R Unplug the product from poweroutlets if it emits smoke, anabnormal smell, or makes anunusual noise. These conditions cancause fire or electric shock. Confirmthat smoke has stopped emittingand contact an authorised servicecentre.

R Unplug from power outlets andnever touch the inside of the productif its casing has been broken open.Danger of electric shock exists.

R Never touch the plug with wethands. Danger of electric shockexists.

R Do not connect non-specifieddevices.

InstallationR To prevent the risk of fire or

electrical shock, do not expose theproduct to rain or any type ofmoisture.

R Do not place or use this productnear automatically controlleddevices such as automatic doorsand fire alarms. Radio wavesemitted from this product may causesuch devices to malfunctionresulting in an accident.

R Do not allow the AC adaptor to beexcessively pulled, bent or placedunder heavy objects.

R Install the product only on a verticalsurface. Do not install the product ona ceiling, as the product may fall,resulting in damage or injury.

R Keep small parts (screws, etc.) outof the reach of children. There is arisk of swallowing. In the event theyare swallowed, seek medical adviceimmediately.

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Important Information


R It is advised not to use theequipment at a refuelling point.Users are reminded to observerestrictions on the use of radioequipment in fuel depots, chemicalplants or where blasting operationsare in progress.

Operating safeguardsR Unplug the product from power

outlets before cleaning. Do not useliquid or aerosol cleaners.

R Do not disassemble the product.R Never put metal objects inside the

product. If metal objects enter theproduct, turn off the circuit breakerand contact an authorised servicecentre.

MedicalR Consult the manufacturer of any

personal medical devices, such aspacemakers or hearing aids, todetermine if they are adequatelyshielded from external RF (radiofrequency) energy. DECT featuresoperate between 1.88 GHz and1.90 GHz with a peak transmissionpower of 250 mW.

R Do not use the product in healthcare facilities if any regulationsposted in the area instruct you not todo so. Hospitals or health carefacilities may be using equipmentthat could be sensitive to externalRF energy.

CAUTIONInstallation and locationR Never install wiring during a lightning

storm.

R The AC adaptor is used as the maindisconnect device. Ensure that theAC outlet is installed near theproduct and is easily accessible.

R To avoid the risk of strangulation,keep the product and the ACadaptor cord at least 1 m from achild’s crib and out of the reach ofsmall children.

Preventing accidents and injuriesR Do not put your ear(s) near the

product, as loud sounds emittedfrom the product may cause hearingimpairment.

R Do not look directly at the strobelight when it is flashing. Light emittedfrom the strobe light may causedamage to the eyes.

R Consider the installationenvironment carefully wheninstalling the product. Pay particularattention to infants, children, and theelderly, as they may be moresensitive to loud sounds and strobelights.

General noticesR This equipment will be inoperable

when mains power fails.R When a failure occurs which results

in the internal parts becomingaccessible, disconnect the powersupply cord immediately and returnthis unit to an authorised servicecentre.

R To minimise the possibility oflightning damage, when you knowthat a thunderstorm is coming, werecommend that you unplug the ACadaptor from the AC power outlet.

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Important safetyinstructionsWhen using your product, basic safetyprecautions should always be followedto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,and injury to persons, including thefollowing:1. Do not use this product near water

for example, near a bathtub,washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundrytub, in a wet basement or near aswimming pool.

2. Use only the power cord indicatedin this document.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For best performanceHub location/avoiding noiseThe hub and other compatiblePanasonic devices use radio waves tocommunicate with each other.R For maximum coverage and

noise-free communications, placeyour hub:– at a convenient, high, and central

location with no obstructionsbetween the product and hub inan indoor environment.

– away from electronic appliancessuch as TVs, radios, personalcomputers, wireless devices, orother phones.

– facing away from radio frequencytransmitters, such as externalantennas of mobile phone cellstations. (Avoid putting the hubon a bay window or near awindow.)

R If the reception for a hub location isnot satisfactory, move the hub toanother location for better reception.

EnvironmentR Keep the product away from

electrical noise generating devices,such as fluorescent lamps andmotors.

R The product should be kept freefrom excessive smoke, dust, hightemperature, and vibration.

R The product should not be exposedto direct sunlight.

R Do not place heavy objects on top ofthe product.

R When you leave the product unusedfor a long period of time, unplug theproduct from the power outlet.

R The product should be kept awayfrom heat sources such as radiators,cookers, etc. It should not be placedin rooms where the temperature isless than 0 °C or greater than 40 °C.Damp basements should also beavoided.

R Operating the product near electricalappliances may cause interference.Move away from the electricalappliances.

Other informationRoutine careR Wipe the outer surface of the

product with a soft moist cloth.R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any

abrasive powder.

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Information on Disposal in otherCountries outside the EuropeanUnion

These symbols are only valid in theEuropean Union. If you wish to discardthese items, please contact your localauthorities or dealer and ask for thecorrect method of disposal.

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Part names andfunctions

A B D

E

F

C

HornStrobe lightFlashes when the siren issounding.LED indicatorMHIGHN/MLOWNUsed to adjust the siren’s volume(page 13).Rear coverM NUsed to register the siren to thehub.

LED indicatorYou can use the LED indicator toconfirm the siren’s status.

Indicator StatusGreen, lit Normal operationRed,blinkingslowly

Siren is not registeredto a hub

Red,blinking

Siren is out of range ofthe hub

Red,blinkingquickly

Alarm system wastriggered

Green,blinkingslowly

Registration mode(You pressed and heldM N)

Off No power

Setup overview1 Initial setup

Make sure you can access thesystem using your mobile device.For details, refer to the SystemSetup Guide included with yourhub.

2 RegistrationRequired only if the siren waspurchased separately (i.e., not aspart of a bundle).

3 Confirm the installation areaRead the information in thisdocument to confirm that thedesired installation area is suitableto proper operation.

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Setup


4 InstallationInstall the siren in the desiredlocation.

Registering the sirenThis procedure is not required fordevices that were included as part ofa bundle.

Before you can use the siren, it mustbe registered to the hub.If you purchased devices separately(i.e., not as part of a bundle), you mustregister each device to the hub.

You can register each device by usingthe registration buttons or the [HomeNetwork] app.Note:R Before registering the siren, make

sure the AC adaptors of the hub andsiren are connected and eachdevice is powered.

Using registration buttons1 Hub:

Press and hold M OTHERDEVICEN until the LED indicatorblinks slowly in green.

2 Siren:Press and hold M N until theLED indicator blinks slowly ingreen (page 8).R When registration is complete,

the hub sounds one long beep.Note:R To cancel without registering the

siren, press M N on the hub andon the siren again.

R If registration fails, the hub soundsseveral short beeps.

Using the appWhen you register the siren by usingthe [Home Network] app, you canassign a name to your devices andgroup them by location. For moreinformation, refer to the User’s Guide(page 13).

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Setup


Confirming theusage areaWireless communicationrangeThe wireless communication range ofeach device in the system from the hubis approximately 50 m indoors andapproximately 300 m outdoors.Wireless communication may beunreliable when the following obstaclesare located between the hub and otherdevices.R Metal doors or screensR Walls containing aluminium-sheet

insulationR Walls made of concrete or

corrugated ironR Double-pane glass windowsR Multiple wallsR When using each device on

separate floors or in differentbuildings

Note:R You can use the siren’s LED

indicator to confirm the siren’scommunication status (page 8). Ifthe LED indicator is lit in green or isblinking quickly in red, the siren iscommunicating properly with thehub.

Usage area cautionsUsing the siren in the following areasmay cause deformation, malfunction, oroperational failure.R In direct sunlightR Areas exposed to grease or steam,

such as kitchensR Near fire or heating devices

R Near magnetic fields (such as nearmicrowaves and magnets)

R Areas subject to extremetemperature changes, such as nextto air conditioners

R Areas with reflective objects, suchas glass, that can interfere withdetection of temperature variation

R Areas where the temperature isaffected by strong illuminatingobjects (such as fluorescent lights)

R Near devices that emit strong radiowaves, such as mobile phones

InstallationMount the siren on a wall using theholes in the rear cover.Note:R The strobe light flashes when the

siren sounds. Mount the siren in alocation where its strobe light will bevisible.

R Mount the siren on the stablelocation where the siren can beadequately supported whenmounting.

R Mount the siren securely to a wall.Vibrations may cause it to fall if it isnot secured.

R Do not mount siren on a softmaterial. It may fall down, break orcause injury.

R Do not mount the siren on thefollowing places: gypsum board,ALC (autoclaved lightweight cellularconcrete), concrete block, plywoodless than 25.4 mm thick, etc.

R Use only the supplied Panasonic ACadaptor PNLV236AL.

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Setup


1 Remove the rear cover bypressing the upper sides of thecover (A) and sliding it down (B).

A

B

2 Attach the rear cover to the wall byusing screws (1).R Place the rear cover with “UP”

mark facing upwards.R 2 37 mm

2

1

1

UP

UP

Note:R Use the following template

below when determining thelocation of the screw holes.

37 mm

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Setup


3 Use the DC extension cord (A) toconnect the AC adaptor (B) to thesiren.R Insert the male plug of the DC

extension cord (C) firmly intothe DC socket (D, E).

R Insert the female plug of the DCextension cord (F) firmly intothe AC adaptor plug (G).

4 Connect the AC adaptor to thepower outlet (H).

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3

2

5 Attach the siren to the rear cover.R Insert the grooves on the siren

to the 4 tabs on the rear cover,and then push down the siren.

Note:While the siren is sounding or thestrobe light is flashing, you can stop thesiren by pressing M N.

Note about powerconnectionsAC adaptor connectionR The AC adaptor must remain

connected at all times. (It is normalfor the adaptor to feel warm duringuse.)

R The AC adaptor should beconnected to a vertically oriented orfloor-mounted AC outlet. Do notconnect the AC adaptor to aceiling-mounted AC outlet, as theweight of the adaptor may cause itto become disconnected.

Power failureR The siren will not work during a

power failure.

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Setup


Testing the sirenAfter you have installed the [HomeNetwork] app on your mobile device,you can use your mobile device to testthe siren. For more information, refer tothe User’s Guide (page 13).1 Start the [Home Network] app,

and tap [Settings].2 Tap [Device Profiles].3 Tap [Siren] and then select the

desired siren.4 Tap [Installation Test].5 Tap [Play].

Adjusting the siren’svolumeYou can adjust the siren’s volumeusing the siren’s MHIGHN/MLOWN switch(page 8).

Features availablewhen using the[Home Network] appSome of the siren’s features that areavailable when using the [HomeNetwork] app are listed below. Formore information, refer to the User’sGuide (page 13).– Alarm system

You can use the app to arm anddisarm the alarm system, confirmthe current status of the system’sdevices, and view a log of previousevents. You can also use the app tostop the siren from sounding.

– Device managementYou can use the app to confirm thewireless signal strength of the siren,change the siren’s name, changewhether the siren sounds, flashes,or both, and test the siren.

Accessing the User’sGuideThe User’s Guide is a collection ofonline documentation that helps youget the most out of the [HomeNetwork] app.1 iPhone/iPad

Tap in the app’s home screen.Android™ devicesTap or press your mobiledevice’s menu button in the app’shome screen.

2 Tap [User’s Guide].Note:R Microsoft® Windows® Internet

Explorer® 8 and earlier versions arenot supported.

R Android 4.1 or later versions arerecommended.

R You can also access the User’sGuide at the web page listed below.

www.panasonic.net/pcc/support/tel/homenetwork/manual/

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Appendix


SpecificationsR Standards

DECT (Digital Enhanced CordlessTelecommunications)

R Frequency rangeDECT: 1.88 GHz – 1.90 GHz

R RF transmission powerDECT: Approx. 10 mW (averagepower per channel)

R Power source220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

R Power consumptionStandby: Approx. 2.0 WMaximum: Approx. 3.0 W

R Alert tone volumeApprox. 110 dB (High alert level)(measured approx. 10 cm from theproduct)

R Operating conditions0 °C – 40 °C

R Dimensions (height ´ width ´depth)Approx. 71 mm ´ 73 mm ´ 46 mm

R Mass (weight)Approx. 90 g

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Appendix


Warranty (for New Zealand)Panasonic New Zealand undertakes to:

Repair or at its option, replace without cost to the owner, either for material or labour,

part which is found to be defective within two years of the date of purchase.

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

IF YOUR PANASONIC PRODUCT FAILS WITHIN THE

WARRANTY PERIOD:

Take it to the Authorised Panasonic Dealer from whom you purchased the product

will repair it (or arrange to have it repaired) during their normal business

enquiries regarding warranty or otherwise, please call – Customer

e Tel. No.: (09) 272 0178

NOTE: THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS OFFERED AS AN

BENEFIT AND DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL

1) Pick up and delivery.

2) Batteries.

3) Repairs when the product has not been used in accordance with the Operating

Instructions Manual or has been modified.

4) Normal maintenance and cleaning as required in the product’s Operating

Instructions Manual.

5) Service calls to: a Correct the set up of the product

b Instruct you how to use the product

c Replace fuses or correct your building’s wiring

6) Damage to the product caused by accident, misuse or Act of God.

7) Repairs when the product has been dismantled, repaired, modified or serviced

by other than a Panasonic Authorised Dealer authorised to service that type of

product.

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Appendix


For your future referenceWe recommend keeping a record of the following information to assistwith any repair under warranty.

Serial No. Date of purchase(found inside the unit)Name and address of dealer

Attach your purchase receipt here.

For AustraliaCustomer Care Centre Tel. No.: 132600or website www.panasonic.com/auFor New ZealandCustomer Care Centre Tel. No.: (09) 272 0178or website www.panasonic.com/nz

Sales Department:

1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Australia

Sales Department:

18 Sir Woolf Fisher Drive, Highbrook, East Tamaki, Auckland,

New Zealand

Phone: (09) 272 0100

Fax: (09) 272 0137

1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan

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