Panasonic Home Network System Indoor Siren Kx Hns105 Installation Guide

							Installation Guide
Home Network System
Indoor Siren
Model No.    KX-HNS105 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 12). Please read this document before using the unit and save it for future
reference. For assistance, please contact us at 1-800-272-7033 or visit
our 
Web site:  www.panasonic.com/support  for customers in the U.S.A.
or Puerto Rico. Please register your product: www.panasonic.com/prodreg
In order to use this device:
R Download the latest version of the  [Home Network] app.
R Update your hub to the latest firmware version 

(version 5.00 or later).
For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 12).
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							Introduction
Accessory information 
...............3
Important Information
About this system ......................4
For your safety ...........................
4
Important safety instructions ......5
For best performance ................5
Other information .......................6
Setup
Part names and functions  ..........7
LED indicator  .............................7
Setup overview  ..........................7
Registering the siren ..................8
Confirming the usage area  ........9
Installation  ............................... 10
Note about power
connections  ............................. 11
Appendix
Testing the siren ...................... 12
Adjusting the siren’s volume  ....12
Features available when using the
[Home Network] app  ................12
Accessing the User’s Guide .... 12
Specifications  .......................... 13
FCC and other information  ......14
Customer services  ...................15
Warranty (For United States and
Puerto Rico) .............................16
2 Table of Contents
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							Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity
A AC adaptor/PNLV2360Z 1
B DC extension cord/PNJA1159Z 1
C Wall mounting screws (25 mm (1 inch))/XTB4+25AVW 2A B C
Other information
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esign and specifications are subject to change without notice.
R The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product. Trademarks
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Phone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
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.
For assistance, please visit www.panasonic.com/support 3Introduction
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							About this system
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his system is an auxiliary system; it
is not designed to provide complete
protection from property loss.
Panasonic will not be held
responsible in the event that
property loss occurs while this
system is in operation.
R The system’s wireless features are
subject to interference, therefore
functionality in all situations cannot
be guaranteed. Panasonic will not
be held responsible for injury or
damage to property that occurs in
the event of wireless communication
error or failure. For your safety
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o 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
Power connection
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se only the power source marked
on the product.
R Do not overload power outlets and
extension cords. This can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
R Completely insert the AC adaptor/
power plug into the power outlet.
Failure to do so may cause electric
shock and/or excessive heat
resulting in a fire.
R Regularly remove any dust, etc.
from the AC adaptor/power plug by
pulling it from the power outlet, then wiping with a dry cloth. Accumulated
d

ust may cause an insulation defect
from moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.
R Unplug the product from power
outlets if it emits smoke, an
abnormal smell, or makes an
unusual noise. These conditions can
cause fire or electric shock. Confirm
that smoke has stopped emitting
and contact us at
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
R Unplug from power outlets and
never touch the inside of the product
if its casing has been broken open.
Danger of electric shock exists.
R Never touch the plug with wet
hands. Danger of electric shock
exists.
R Do not connect non-specified
devices. Installation
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o prevent the risk of fire or
electrical shock, do not expose the
product to rain or any type of
moisture.
R Do not place 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.
R Do not allow the AC adaptor to be
excessively pulled, bent or placed
under heavy objects.
R Install the product only on a vertical
surface. Do not install the product on
a ceiling, as the product may fall,
resulting in damage or injury.
R Keep small parts (screws, etc.) out
of the reach of children. There is a
risk of swallowing. In the event they
are swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately.
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							Operating safeguards
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nplug the product from power
outlets before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
R Do not disassemble the product.
R Never put metal objects inside the
product. If metal objects enter the
product, turn off the circuit breaker
and contact an authorized service
center. Medical
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onsult 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. DECT features
operate between 1.92 GHz and
1.93 GHz with a peak transmission
power of 115 mW.
R Do 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 energy.  CAUTION
Installation and location
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ever install wiring during a lightning
storm.
R The AC adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the
AC outlet is installed near the
product and is easily accessible.
R To avoid the risk of strangulation,
keep the product and the AC
adaptor cord at least 1 m (3 feet)
from a child’s crib and out of the
reach of small children. Preventing accidents and injuries
R
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o not put your ear(s) near the
product, as loud sounds emitted
from the product may cause hearing
impairment.
R Do not look directly at the strobe
light when it is flashing. Light emitted
from the strobe light may cause
damage to the eyes.
R Consider the installation
environment carefully when
installing the product. Pay particular
attention to infants, children, and the
elderly, as they may be more
sensitive to loud sounds and strobe
lights. Important safety
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nstructions
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 power cord indicated in this document.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For b
est performance
Hub location/avoiding noise
T

he hub and other compatible
Panasonic devices use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
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For maximum coverage and
noise-free communications, place
your hub:
– at a convenient, high, and centrallocation with no obstructions
between the product and hub in
an indoor environment.
– away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, wireless devices, or
other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such as external
antennas of mobile phone cell
stations. (Avoid putting the hub
on a bay window or near a
window.)
R If the reception for a hub location is
not satisfactory, move the hub to
another location for better reception. Environment
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eep the product away from
electrical noise generating devices,
such as fluorescent lamps and
motors.
R The product should be kept free
from excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
R The product should not be exposed
to direct sunlight.
R Do not place heavy objects on top of
the product.
R When you leave the product unused
for a long period of time, unplug the
product from the power outlet.
R The product should be kept away
from heat sources such as heaters,
kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be
placed in rooms where the
temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F)
or greater than 40 °C (104 °F).
Damp basements should also be
avoided. R
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perating the product near electrical
appliances may cause interference.
Move away from the electrical
appliances. Other information
Routine care
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ipe the outer surface of the
product with a soft moist cloth.
R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder. Notice
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							Part names and
f
unctions Horn
Strobe light
F

lashes when the siren is
sounding. LED indicator
M
H
IGH N/M LOW N
Used to adjust the siren’s volume
(page 12). Rear cover
M N
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sed to register the siren to the
hub. LED indicator
Y

ou can use the LED indicator to
confirm the siren’s status. Indicator Status
Green, lit Normal operation
Red,
b
 linking
slowly Siren is not registered
t
o a hub
Red,
b
 linking Siren is out of range of
t
he hub
Red,
b
 linking
quickly Alarm system was
t
riggered
Green,
b
 linking Registration mode
( You pressed and held
M N
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Off No power Setup overview
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nitial setup
Make sure you can access the
system using your mobile device.
For details, refer to the System
Setup Guide included with your
hub.
2 Registration
Required only if the siren was
purchased separately (i.e., not as
part of a bundle).
3 Confirm the installation area
Read the information in this
document to confirm that the
desired installation area is suitable
to proper operation.
For assistance, please visit www.panasonic.com/support 7 Setup
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Installation
Install the siren in the desired
location. Registering the siren
This procedure is not required for
d
 evices that were included as part of
a bundle. Before you can use the siren, it must
b

e registered to the hub.
If you purchased devices separately
(i.e., not as part of a bundle), you must
register each device to the hub.
You can register each device by using
the registration buttons or the  [Home
Network]  app.
Note:
R Before registering the siren, make
sure the AC adaptors of the hub and
siren are connected and each
device is powered. Using registration buttons
1
H

ub:
Press and hold  M  OTHER
D

EVICE N until the LED indicator
blinks in green.
2 Siren:
Press and hold  M N
 
until the
LED indicator blinks in green
(page 7).
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 and
on the siren again. R
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f registration fails, the hub sounds
several short beeps. Using the app
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hen you register the siren by using
the  [Home Network]  app, you can
assign a name to your devices and
group them by location. For more
information, refer to the User’s Guide
(page 12).
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							Confirming the
u
sage area Wireless communication
r

ange
The wireless communication range of
each device in the system from the hub
is approximately 50 m (160 feet)
indoors and approximately 300 m
(1,000 feet) outdoors. Wireless
communication may be unreliable
when the following obstacles are
located between the hub and other
devices.
R Metal doors or screens
R Walls containing aluminum-sheet
insulation
R Walls made of concrete or
corrugated iron
R Double-pane glass windows
R Multiple walls
R When using each device on
separate floors or in different
buildings
Note:
R You can use the siren’s LED
indicator to confirm the siren’s
communication status (page 7). If
the LED indicator is lit in green or is
blinking quickly in red, the siren is
communicating properly with the
hub. Usage area cautions
U

sing the siren in the following areas
may cause deformation, malfunction, or
operational failure.
R In direct sunlight
R Areas exposed to grease or steam,
such as kitchens R
N
ear fire or heating devices
RNear magnetic fields (such as near
microwaves and magnets)
R Areas subject to extreme
temperature changes, such as next
to air conditioners
R Areas with reflective objects, such
as glass, that can interfere with
detection of temperature variation
R Areas where the temperature is
affected by strong illuminating
objects (such as fluorescent lights)
R Near devices that emit strong radio
waves, such as mobile phones
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							Installation
M
ount the siren on a wall using the
holes in the rear cover.
Note:
R The strobe light flashes when the
siren sounds. Mount the siren in a
location where its strobe light will be
visible.
R Mount the siren on the stable
location where the siren can be
adequately supported when
mounting.
R Mount the siren securely to a wall.
Vibrations may cause it to fall if it is
not secured.
R Do not mount siren on a soft
material. It may fall down, break or
cause injury.
R Do not mount the siren on the
following places: gypsum board,
ALC (autoclaved lightweight cellular
concrete), concrete block, plywood
less than 25.4 mm (1 inch) thick, etc.
R Use only the supplied Panasonic AC
adaptor PNLV236. 1
R
emove the rear cover by
pressing the upper sides of the
cover ( A) and sliding it down ( B). 2
A
ttach the rear cover to the wall by
using screws ( ).
R P
lace the rear cover with “ UP”
mark facing upwards.
R  37 mm (1 15/32 inches)
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