1.  Aiphone assumes no responsibility for damages as a result of delayed or unusable services, which were 
due to failures in network equipment, communication services by Internet and cellular phone companies, line 
interruptions, communication failures, or inaccuracies or omissions in the transmission unit.
2.  We will under no conditions be liable for damage that occurs due to the inability to communicate due to 
malfunctions, problems, or operational errors in this product.
3.  If personal information leaked by eavesdropping or unauthorized access in the communication paths over 
the Internet, please be aware that Aiphone assumes no responsibility for the damages.
4.  We will under no conditions be liable for any damages or losses resulting from this product’s contents or 
specifi cations.
5.  This manual was created by Aiphone Co., Ltd., all rights reserved. Copying a part of or this entire manual 
without prior permission from Aiphone Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden.
6.  Please note that this manual may be revised or changed without prior notice.
7.  Please note that product specifi cations may be changed for the sake of improvement without prior notice.
8.  Please be aware that it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that their computer is secure. We will under 
no conditions be liable for security failures.
9.  This system is not intended for life support or crime prevention. It is just a supplementary means of 
conveying information. Aiphone will under no conditions be liable for loss of life or property which occurs 
while the system is being operated.
10. Keep the unit more than 1m (3.3’) away from radio or TV set.
11. Install the unit in an area that will be accessible for future inspections, repairs, and maintenance.
12. As to other manufacturer’s devices (such as sensor, detectors, door releases) used with this system, comply 
with the Specifi cations and Warranty conditions that the manufacturers or venders present.
13. If the unit is down or does not operate properly, unplug the power supply or turn off the POWER switches.
14. If it is used close to a cellular phone, the unit may malfunction.
15. The unit can be damaged if dropped. Handle with care.
16. The unit turns inoperative during power failure.
17. In areas where broadcasting station antennas are close by, the intercom system may be affected by radio 
frequency interference.
18. All the units, except for door station, is designed for indoor use only. Do not use outdoor.
19. This product, being a control unit of door release, should not be used as a crime prevention device.
20. It must be noted in advance that the LCD panel, though manufactured with very high precision techniques, 
inevitably will have a very small portion of its picture elements always lit or not lit at all. This is not 
considered a unit malfunction.
21. At a gate or porch illuminated by a fl uorescent lamp, the picture may vary, but this is not a malfunction.
22. If stripes or fi ne patterns are refl ected, outlines and colors shown may differ from actual people or 
backgrounds, but this is not a malfunction.
23. Warm-color lighting shining on the video door station may change the tint of the picture on the monitor.
24. When using fl uorescent lights to illuminate the screen its colors may periodically change (color rolling), but 
this is not a malfunction.
25. The unit case may become a warm with use, but this is not a unit malfunction.
 Warning
1.  Voltage is applied to parts within the 
equipment. Do not touch any parts that are 
not associated with the installation, wiring, 
or connection. Electric shock could result.
Dismantling
or
alteration
2.  Do not dismantle or alter the unit.
Fire or electric shock could result.
3.  Keep the unit away from water or any 
other liquid.
Fire or electric shock could result.
4.  The unit is not explosion-proof. Do not 
install or use near gases or fl ammable 
materials. 
Fire or explosion could result.
5.  Do not connect any terminal on the unit 
to an AC power line.
Fire or electric shock could result.
6.  Do not put any metal or fl ammable 
material into the unit through the 
openings.
Fire, electric shock, or unit trouble could 
result.
7.  Existing wiring such as chime wiring, 
etc. may contain high voltage AC 
electricity. Damage to the unit or 
electric shock could result. Wiring 
and installation should be done by a 
qualifi ed technician.
Negligence could result in death or serious injury.
 Caution
Negligence could result in injury to people or damage to property.
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.  Before turning on power, make sure 
wires are not crossed or shorted. If not, 
fi re or electric shock could result.
3.  Do not install the unit in any of the 
following locations. Fire, electric shock, 
or unit trouble could result.
 • Places under direct sunlight or places 
near heating equipment that varies in 
temperature.
 • Places subject to dust, oil, chemicals, 
hydrogen sulfi de (hot spring).
 • Places subject to moisture and 
humidity extremes, such as 
bathrooms, cellars, greenhouses, etc.
 • Places where the temperature is quite 
low, such as inside a refrigerated area 
or in front of an air conditioner.
 • Places subject to steam or smoke (near 
heating or cooking surfaces).
 • Where noise generating devices 
such as dimmer switches or inverter 
electrical appliances are close by.
 • Locations subject to extremely 
powerful electric fi elds.
4.  When mounting the unit on a wall, 
install the unit in a convenient location, 
but not where it could be jarred or 
bumped. Injury could result.
5.  Do not place or install the unit in the 
locations subject to frequent vibration or 
impact. If the unit falls, injury to people 
or damage to the unit could result.
6.  Do not run wires between movable 
objects (doors, windows, etc.). It may 
cause malfunction.
7.  Do not press on the LCD or subject it to 
a high impact. The LCD glass could be 
punctured and result in an injury.
8.  If the LCD is punctured, do not allow 
skin contact with the liquid crystal 
inside. Infl ammation could result.
*  If liquid crystal is ingested, 
immediately gargle with water and 
seek medical attention.
*  If contact with the eyes or skin 
occurs, clean with pure water for at 
least 15 minutes and seek medical 
attention.
9.  Do not put anything on the unit or cover 
the unit with cloth, etc. Fire or unit 
trouble could result.
10. Be sure to perform a call test or check 
the chime volume with the handset on 
the hook. If you operate the hook switch 
with the handset on your ear, a sudden 
call etc. may arrive causing damage to 
your ear.
Notice
Installation Manual
IX-MV 
(Master Station)
Example of System Confi gurationExample of System Confi guration
Part Names and AccessoriesPart Names and Accessories
IntroductionIntroduction
IndicatorsIndicators
Refer to the separate "IX-MV Operation Manual" for indicators other than those listed.
 
: 
Light ON
: 
Light OFF
Name Status (Pattern)
Explanation
Status
indicator
Orange
fl ashing
Normal fl ashing
0.75 sec 0.75 sec
Booting
Fast fl ashing
0.25 sec 0.25 sec
Device 
error
Long interval fl ashing
0.5 sec 4 sec
Communication 
failure
Long irregular fl ashing
1 sec 0.25 sec 0.25 sec0.25 sec 0.25 sec 0.25 sec
Firmware
version 
upgrading
Short irregular fl ashing
1 sec 0.25 sec0.25 sec 0.25 sec
Initializing
Blue
light
During 
communication, 
Standby
(Depends on 
setting)
Issue Date : Nov. 2014  FK2121  A  P1114 SQ 56145  Printed in Thailand
  Number of station registrations in address book
Product number Product name
Number of station registrations 
in address book
IX-MV Master Station 500 stations
IX-DA, IX-DF, IX-DF-HID-I*
1
, IX-DF-HID*
1
, 
IX-DF-2RA*
1
, IX-DF-PI*
2
, IX-DF-P*
2
Video Door Station 20 stations*
3
IX-BA, IX-SS, IX-SS-2RA*
1
Audio Only Door Station
20 stations*
3
*
1
 North America only.
*
2
 Except North America. HID Card Reader is not included.
*
3
 Only Master Stations can be registered (Max. 20).