42 DBS 576 (USA), Revised 6/11/98 576-13-700
Chapter 3. System Features Section 700 - Operation
Hardware Requirements
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Related Programming
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Considerations
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Door Box
Description
The door box (also called door phone) allows visitors to announce their presence from the of fice door,
etc. When the button on the door box is pressed, one or more phones ring in the System. When
answered, a two way conversation is made between the door box and the answering phone.
The answering party can operate a connected door opener (if equipped).
Operation
To answer a door box:
Hardware Requirements
• The door box requires a Door Box Adaptor (VB-43701), Door Box (VA-43705), and Door
Opener. Door openers are not sold by Panasonic; however, they can be purchased from an
electronics dealer.
• Up to 2 Door Boxes can be connected to a Door Box Adaptor and utilize the same trunk.
• The Door Opener can be set to open for 15 seconds, 30 seconds, or one minute.
• While the Door Opener is functioning, a call from another Door Box on the same Door Box
adaptor cannot be answered.
Related Programming
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Considerations
• The trunk connected to the Door Box Adaptor must be set to dial pulse (DP).
Action Result
1. Answer the door box. (Door box calls ring in on a dedicated
FF key.) Two way conversation p ossible
2. Enter 3 while connected to the door box extension. Door unlocks