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This Manual and the Markings on the product contain various symbols in order that the product can be
used safely and properly, and that the installer and user are protected from injury and property damage.
The following precautions must be thoroughly read and understood before proceeding.
A WARNING Negligence could result in death or serious injury.
A CAUTION Negligence could result in injury or damage to property.
A WARNING
1. Do not connect any power source other than specified to terminals +, - on KC-1MRD.
Fire or damage to the unit could result.
2. Do not open KC-1 MRD. High voltage is present inside, and it can cause electric shock.^p
3. Do not change or alter KC-1 MRD. It can cause fire or electric shock. ^
4. Make sure wires are connected properly before plugging in power supply.
5. Keep the KC-1 MRD unit away from water or any other liquid. Fire or electric
shock could result.
6. Do not put any forcible strength on the video monitor. Damage may result.
7. Keep AC plug away from moisture or dust.
8. Keep AC cord away from being marred or crushed.
9. Do not plug or unplug with wet hands. o,
10. Do not put any metal into KC-1 MRD through openings. It can cause fire, ^
electric shock or unit damage.
CAUTION
1. Do not install or make any wire terminations while power supply is plugged in.
It can cause electrical shock or damage to the unit.
2. Verify chime volume while handset is on the hook. Chime sound from
KC-1 MRD speaker is loud, and may cause hearing damage.
3. In case of electrical storms, unplug power supply from AC outlet. It can cause
fire, electric shock, or power surge damage.
4. Mount KC-1 MRD on wall in a convenient location, but not where it could be
bumped or jarred.
5. Do not install KC-1 MRD in any of the following locations, as it may cause the
system to malfunction;
- High or extreme cold temperature area, such as under direct sunlight, near equipment
that varies in temperature, in front of air conditioner, inside a refrigerated area, etc.
- Places subject to moisture or humidity extremes, (bathroom, cellar, greenhouse, etc.)
- Places subject to environmental conditions, such as oil, dust, chemicals, salt, etc.
- Places subject to constant vibration or impact.
- Places where noise generating devices such as TV or radio are close by.
A^iENERAL PRECAUTIONS
1. KC-1 MRD equipment, except for KC-DAR, is designed for indoor use only.
Do not install outdoors.
2. KC-1 MRD system is not operational during a power failure.
3. In areas where broadcasting station antennas are close by, intercom system
may be affected by radio frequency interference.
4. Keep all DC wiring at least T(30cm) away from AC 100-240V wiring, fluorescent
lighting, or dimmer switches. Otherwise, cross AC wiring at a 90° angle.
5. KC-1MRD system has to be kept in the distance of more than 3'3" (1m) away from
TV or radio.
Examples of Symbols;
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS: - A mark A GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: - Q mark
A
indicates caution statement find, danaer indicates contents which demands a
indicates caution statement (incl. danger
and warning), which is specifically
shown inside.
indicates contents which demands a
specific action shown inside or attached.
(S)
(i)
0
o
o
o
GENERAL PROHIBITIONS: - (S>mark
V3' indicates contents which prohibit a specific
action shown inside or attached.
DISMANTLE PROHIBITIONS
(S) MOISTURE PROHIBITIONS

1 MOUNTING
Master station
KC-1MRD
Video door station
image viewing area (Verticai)
/“T
KC-DAR
/ I 124cm
P"'
235cm
7'9"
Using KAW-D 30° angle box
Approx. 5' (150cm)
above the floor.
Mounting bracket
(Horizontal)
50cm T /
I
I
L,
60cm
(All
distances are approximate.)
2'
KAW-D
(OPTIONAL)
83.5mm
3-5/16'
Video door station
Hexagonal wrench
1-GANG BOX
Approx. 4'3’ (130cm)
above the ground
Mounting Precautions
• The video door station employs a CCD camera, and
its performance may be affected by bright direct light,
such as strong sunlight, gate light, street or porch light
which shines directly into the camera lens.
• Install the video door station in front of where the
caller will normally stand.
• When outside temperature lowers sharply, after rain,
etc., the inside of the camera may fog up slightly,
causing a blurry picture. This is not a malfunction.
Normal operation will be restored when moisture
evaporates.
2 WIRING
Wiring Precautions^^-
• Keep all wiring at least 30cm, 20" away from AC 100~240V wiring,
fluorescent lighting, or dimmer switches.
It may cause noise interference or malfunction.
• Use a parallel conductor cable. Coaxial cable cannot be used.
Parallel cable Coaxial cable
YES diiar NO
Vinyl jacketed, PE (polyethylene) insulation cable is
recommended.
For other types of cables, normal operation and max.
communication distance cannot be guaranteed.
• Extra wire(s) in the installed cable can affect image quality, and
must be terminated with a 120 ohm resistor at each end.
Extra wires
120 ohm
KC-DAR KC-1MRD
If proper cable is not used, system may malfunction.

3 BEFORE ASKING FOR REPAIRS
Trouble mode Potential cause of trouble Solution
The system does not have chime tone
when caii button is pressed.
Power switch is OFF. Turn on the Power switch.
Cannot communicate with door station.
Image does not appear when the
monitor button is pressed.
Hard to hear the caii tone from door
station.
Can hear outside voice even though
handset is not iifted.
The LCD monitor iooks too dark or too
bright.
Hard to see the monitor when it gets
dark outside.
Buiit-in iiiumination iight sometimes
turns on.
There is a white dot or a portion
steadiiy iit on the monitor.
Improper power source. System uses PS-241 OA, 24V DC, 1A.
Wiring between the door station and master
station.
Environmentai noise around the master station
makes the chime hard to hear.
Normai operation. The system has the feature
of instantly monitoring the door station when the
call button is pressed.
Characteristics of LCD panel.
Appropriate lighting conditions are needed for a
clear picture.
Illumination lights turn on automatically when it
gets dark outside.
It must be noted in advance that the TFT Coior LCD panei, though manufactured with
very high precision techniques, inevitabiy has a very smaii portion of picture eiements that
are either steadiiy iit or not iit at aii, which is not considered a unit maifunction.
See installation manual for proper
wiring.
©Adjust tone volume.
©Adjust monitor volume.
©Adjust Bright control.
©Adjust the White Light illuminator to
OFF or ON as needed.
4 SPECIFICATIONS
KC-1MRD (Master station)
Power source 24V DC, 1 A Use PS-241 OA
Consumption Max. 650mA. 50mA standby
Call-in
Wiring
Distance
Communication Simultaneous with handset
Video monitor 4 inch TFT color LCD
Ambient temperature
Housing Fire-retardant ABS plastic
Color White
Dimensions
Weight
Door release 12V AC, 400mA.
AlPHONE CO., LTD., NAGOYA, JAPAN
AlPHONE CORPORATION, BELLEVUE, WA, USA
AlPHONE EUROPE NV, ANTWERP, BELGIUM
KC-1MRD-I/M(E) 00500-USA B
From video door station : 4-tone chime
•KC-DAR-KC-1MRD
•KC-1 MRD— IER-2
32 ‘F ~ 104’ F (0°C ~ 40O )
7-1/4'(W) X 7-3/4"{H) X 3-1/2"(D) (185(W) x 195(H) x 88(D)mm)
2.2 lbs (1kg) approx.
0.65mm 1.0mm 22AWG 18AWG
50 m 100m 165' 330'
KC-DAR (Video door station)
Power
source
Consumption4mA approx, in standby. 350mA approx, max
Camera element1/4 inch color CCD
Image
view area
Lighting
at night
CommunicationSimultaneous in open voice
Ambient
temperature
Housing Fire-retardant ACS plastic.
Color Gray
Dimensions 4-1/8"(W) X 5-1/2"(H) X 1-3/4"(D) (105(W) x 140(H) x 44(D)mm)
Weight 0.68 lbs.(310g) approx.
12V DC in standby. 22V DC in operation
(supplied from KC-1MRD)
Appox. 2' Horiz., 3'8'~7'9' Vert.
at 4'3' high (up to box center) and at 20’ from camera.
(60cmH, 111~235cm V at 130cm high & 50cm away)
White light cast up to T (30cm), in front of camera.
SSI Background scene beyond 1' (30cm) cannot be seen.
1 4’F~ 140’F(-10°C~60°C)
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