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Attach the switch cover to the rear of the monitor station.

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GM201A.book  Page 21  Monday, April 4, 2005  5:10 PM

Summary of Contents for VL-GM201A

Page 1: ...chasing a Panasonic Single Monitor Station Please read this Installation and Operation Guide before using the unit and save for future reference Single Monitor Station Installation and Operation Guide Model No VL GM201A ...

Page 2: ...s 7 Location of controls 8 Before installation 10 Installing the monitor station 12 Using the desktop stand Optional 19 Using the Unit Turning PBX MODE switch ON OFF 20 Connecting to a PBX 22 Answering a door call using the monitor station 23 Monitoring the outside 26 Opening a door door opener 27 Help Troubleshooting 28 Cleaning 29 General Information Technical data about this product 30 FCC and ...

Page 3: ... 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A pol...

Page 4: ...cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used 8 Unplug this unit from power outlets and refer servicing to an authorized service center when the following conditions occur A If smoke rises or an unaccustomed noise or smell is discharged from the unit B If metal objects have been dropped inside the monitor station 9 Do not put your ear s near the speaker as loud sounds emitted from the sp...

Page 5: ... not place any objects within 20 cm 8 inches of the monitor station This may cause communication errors or malfunction Note L This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury It also contains lead in some components Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your ...

Page 6: ...1 Monitor station 1 2 Mounting bracket 1 Attached to rear of the monitor station 3 Wood screws 2 For the monitor station 4 mm x 16 mm 3 16 x 5 8 4 Power cable 1 5 AC adaptor 1 Enclosed in the AC adaptor case 6 Wood screws 2 For the AC adaptor case 4 mm x 16 mm 3 16 x 5 8 7 Power cord 1 ...

Page 7: ...n in this installation and operation guide are based on a VL GC001A Compatible PBXs This unit is compatible with the following Panasonic PBXs 1 KX TA308 KX TA624 KX TA824 KX TA1232 KX TAW848 From Ver2 0 KX TD308 KX TD816 KX TD1232 KX TDA50 From Ver2 0 KX TDA100 From Ver2 01 KX TDA200 From Ver2 01 1 As of March 2005 Consult your dealer for a current list of compatible PBXs ...

Page 8: ...tallation Location of controls Front view Side view Rear view MONITOR BRIGHT DOOR TALK VOLUME RINGER VOLUME RINGER ANSWER AUTO PUSH HOLD HIGH LOW OFF ANSW ER AUTO PUSH HOLD HIG H LOW OFF B I D E F J G A H C OFF PBX MODE ON K ...

Page 9: ...els are available E DOOR button L Allows you to open the door page 27 F Speaker G TALK button L To answer a door call and or speak to the visitor page 23 H Talk indicator L Lights while you are talking I RINGER VOLUME switch L To adjust the ringer volume 3 levels high low off are available J ANSWER switch L To change the answering mode page 23 K PBX MODE switch L To connect the unit to a PBX turn ...

Page 10: ...owave personal computer air conditioner or any other electrical device Standard installation position of the monitor station Place the monitor station in a location so that your eyes are the same height as the center of the display Note L In areas surrounded by high electrical field disturbance may occur in the monitor station s image or sound L Be sure to install the monitor station more than 5 m...

Page 11: ...or station and the AC adaptor Type Ф1 2 Fire alarm cable 16 AWG Distance Maximum 30 m about 98 feet L Wire between the monitor station and the door station Type General cable CAT 3 24 AWG Distance Maximum 100 m about 328 feet Loop resistance 18 4 Ω or lower L Wire between the monitor station and PBX Type General cable CAT 3 24 AWG Distance Maximum 100 m about 328 feet D1 D2 Door station Monitor st...

Page 12: ...g the wood screws 4 mm x 16 mm 3 16 x 5 8 L Remove the mounting bracket from the rear of the monitor station beforehand L Before drilling see page 10 for installation location 2 Attach the power cable to the terminal See page 18 for details on how to attach the power cable L If you want to use your own power cable see page 11 for the type and distance Wall Mounting bracket 83 5 mm 35 16 Wood screw...

Page 13: ...istance L See the wiring schematic diagram on page 11 L If you want to connect the wires and the power cable without them going through a hole in the wall behind the mounting bracket connect by passing the wires through the wire guide and the power cable through the power cable guide Button Terminal Non polar Wire Not included Stripped end of the wire 9 mm 3 8 Power cable guide Wire guide ...

Page 14: ... it is secure 5 Take out the AC adaptor and the DC terminal from the case L Push the arrow mark on the front case then release from the rear case L Take out the cardboard and wood screws The wood screws are necessary when attaching the AC adaptor and the DC terminal to a wall page 16 1 2 AC adaptor DC terminal Arrow mark ...

Page 15: ...Hz L Be sure to connect the power cable to the 2 holes on the left side of the DC terminal L For details on how to attach the power cable see page 18 7 Attach the DC cord to the clamp on the rear of the DC terminal L This will help to avoid the DC cord to disconnect from the DC terminal To AC outlet DC terminal Power cable AC adaptor Power cord 1 2 3 DC cord DC terminal Clamp ...

Page 16: ...crews from the AC case beforehand 1 Attach the rear part of the case to a wall using the wood screws 4 mm x 16 mm 3 16 x 5 8 2 Pack the AC adaptor and DC terminal as shown 1 Pack the AC adaptor in the rear case LBe sure to run the power cord through the power cord hole 2 Pack the DC cord in the rear case LBe sure to bundle the DC cord so that it will not touch the bottom of the case 3 Pack the DC ...

Page 17: ...17 Introduction and Installation 3 Attach the front of the case Note L To open the case again push the bottom of the front case then release from the rear case 1 2 ...

Page 18: ...n push in firmly until the end of the cable is securely inserted into the power connection terminal 2 To attach the wires L Strip off of the wire cover so that about 9 mm 3 8 of the wire is exposed L While pressing on the button with a pointed object such as a screwdriver insert the wire into the terminal connector L To disconnect a wire press on the button while pulling out Monitor station DC ter...

Page 19: ...top See page 7 for optional item information Note L If you previously connected the power cable through the power cable guide page 13 remove the power cable from the power cable guide of the monitor station beforehand then attach to the desktop stand Desktop stand Power cable Mounting bracket Wire Wood screws ...

Page 20: ...age 22 turn PBX MODE switch on If not turn PBX MODE switch off The default setting is ON 1 Remove the switch cover from the rear of the monitor station L Use a sharp thin object such as a mechanical pencil 2 Select ON default or OFF Switch cover OFF PBX MODE ON PBX MODE switch ...

Page 21: ...21 Using the Unit 3 Attach the switch cover to the rear of the monitor station Switch cover ...

Page 22: ... a PBX extension the camera image from the door station will be displayed at the monitor station If the monitor station user tries to answer the call a beep will sound The display will turn off when the conversation has ended or when the conversation continued for more than about 3 minutes L If you answer a call from the door station with the monitor station the call will continue to ring at the P...

Page 23: ...en a visitor calls you you can answer the call by voice page 24 PUSH mode default When a visitor calls you you can answer the call by pressing TALK You may then speak with the caller page 24 HOLD mode When a visitor calls you you can answer the call by pressing TALK Press TALK while speaking to the caller and release the button to allow the caller to speak to you page 24 Note L If the door station...

Page 24: ...sation 2 Speak to the visitor 3 To end the conversation press TALK Note L Make sure you are within about 50 cm 20 inches of the monitor station L You can also answer the call by pressing TALK L Your initial reply should be brief less than 1 second otherwise AUTO mode will not start L If a visitor calls you a loud brief sound such as a barking dog may start AUTO mode even though you have not replie...

Page 25: ...e reset L If you do not answer a door call within 30 seconds the display will turn off If you press TALK again the display will turn on again and you can talk to the visitor L The conversation will be automatically disconnected in about 1 minute and 30 seconds about 1 minute in HOLD mode To resume the conversation press TALK L At night or when there is not enough lighting in the doorway the displa...

Page 26: ...sound will be heard The inside sound will not be heard at the door station L If necessary press BRIGHT repeatedly to select the desired brightness 2 To end monitoring press MONITOR L Even if you do not press MONITOR monitoring will automatically end in about 1 minute Note L While you are monitoring calls from the door station will not be heard L To talk to the visitor while monitoring press TALK T...

Page 27: ...oor opener You can open the door using the monitor station a separate door opener is required 1 While the display is on press and hold DOOR L The door will remain open while DOOR is pressed Note L See page 11 for wiring information DOOR ...

Page 28: ...ation does not ring L The ringer volume is turned off Turn it on L The power cord is not connected Check the connections L Contact our service personnel I cannot talk to the visitor or the ringer tone rings regularly L Press and hold BRIGHT for about 10 seconds until a beep sounds Wait for another 10 seconds and try again L Contact our service personnel Sound cuts in out or fades L The surrounding...

Page 29: ...alcohol polish powder powder soap benzine thinner wax petroleum or boiling water Also do not spray with insecticide glass cleaner or hair spray This could cause a change in color or quality The display turns off during a conversation Sound continues L You talked for more than about 3 minutes in HOLD mode The maximum display time is approximately 3 minutes Problem Cause and solution ...

Page 30: ...ial Flame retardant ABS resin panel acrylic resin Note L To connect to a door opener make sure the door opener is Normal open Low active Less than 30 V AC 1 A 24 V DC 1 A AC adaptor Part number PFAP1014 Power supply 100 V 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz Output voltage 24 V DC Output current 2 A Dimensions Approximately height 120 mm x width 60 mm x depth 35 mm 43 4 x 23 8 x 13 8 Mass Weight Approximately 310...

Page 31: ...tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to r...

Page 32: ...k Ave 65 de Infantería Km 9 5 Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 U S A Copyright L This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co Ltd and may be reproduced for internal use only All other reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co Ltd 2005 Panasonic Communications Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Date of purchase Serial number found on ...

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