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  • Page 1

    Thank you for purchasi ng a Panason ic Single Mo nitor 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 GM201A.book Page 1 Mon day, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM[...]

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    2 Table of Contents Important Information Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    3 Important Information Import ant safety instructions 1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the a ppli ance is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. The safety and op erating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed all warnings. All warnings on the applian ce and in the op[...]

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    4 Important Information 12) Unplug this apparatus du ring lightning sto rms or when unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-li ne surges. 13) Refer all servicing to qualified servi c e personnel. Servicing is requ ired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way , such as power- supply [...]

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    5 Important Information 21. W ARNING – Unplug this unit from p ower outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes unusual noise. These conditi ons can caus e fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped an d contact an authorized service center . For best performance L If a power failure occurs, the unit will not function. L Do [...]

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    6 Introduction and Installation Included items 1234 56 7 No. Item Quantity Notes 1 Monitor station 1 ------ 2 Mounting bracket 1 Attached to rear of the monitor statio n. 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 th[...]

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    7 Introduction and Installation Optional item information A vailable optional items – Door station *1 (VL-GC001A, VL-GC002A) – Desktop stand (VL-G T001A) *1 The door station figures shown i n this installation and operation gui de are based on a VL- GC001A. Comp atible PBXs This unit is compatible wit h the following Panas onic PBXs *1 : – KX[...]

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    8 Introduction and Installation Location of controls Front view Side view Rear view MONITOR BRIGHT DOOR T ALK VOLUME RINGER VOLUME RINGER ANSWER AUTO PUSH HOLD HIGH LOW OFF AN S W E R AUTO PUSH HOLD HIGH LOW OFF B I D E F J G A H C OFF PBX MODE ON K GM201A.book Page 8 Mon day, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM[...]

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    9 Introduction and Installation A Microphone B Display C MONITOR button L Allows you to monitor the sound and came ra image from the door station (page 26). D BRIGHT button L Allows you to adjust the di splay brightness. 5 le vels are availabl e. E DOOR button L Allows you to open the door (page 27). F Speaker G T ALK button L T o answer a door ca [...]

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    10 Introduction and Installation Before inst allation T o avoid a malfun ction or communication disturba nce, do not install the monitor station in the following locations: – Places where vibration or any other kind of impact occurs. – Places where echoing is fre quent. – Places where a high concentration of dust, hy dro gen sulfide, phosphor[...]

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    11 Introduction and Installation Wiring schematic diagram Note: L This door opener wiring schematic diagram is only an example. Refer to the wiring instructions provided with your door opener and PBX for details. L Refer to the technical data on page 30 when connecting to a door opener . Power cable/wire type and distance L Power cable (between the[...]

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    12 Introduction and Installation Inst alling the monitor st ation Note: L When connecting to a PBX, make sure the { PBX MODE } switch is set to { ON } before installing the monitor station (page 20). 1 Install the mounting bracket to a wall using the wood screws (4 mm x 16 mm, 3 / 16 " x 5 / 8 "). L Remove the mounting bracket from the r [...]

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    13 Introduction and Installation 3 Attach the wires that connect to the door station to the terminal. See page 18 for detai ls on how to attach the wires. L See page 1 1 for the wire type and distance. L See the wiring schematic diagram on page 1 1. L If you want to connect the wires and the power cabl e without them going through a hole in the wal[...]

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    14 Introduction and Installation 4 Mount the monitor station to the mounting bracket. Push the monitor station down until it is secure. 5 Take out the AC adaptor and the DC terminal from the ca se. L Push the arrow mark on the front case, then release from the rear case. L T ake ou t the cardboard and wood screws. The wood screws are necessary when[...]

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    15 Introduction and Installation 6 Connect the power cable to the DC terminal, the power cord to the AC adapto r, then connect the pow er cord to the AC outlet (100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 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 Atta[...]

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    16 Introduction and Installation T o attach the AC adaptor and the DC terminal to a wall By placing the AC adaptor and the DC terminal in the case a nd mounting the case to the wall, you can protect the AC adaptor and the DC termin al from tampering and exposure. Note: L Disconnect the DC cord from the clamp on th e rear of the DC terminal beforeha[...]

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    17 Introduction and Installation 3 Attach the front of the case. Note: L T o op en the case again, push the botto m of the front case, then releas e from the rear case. 1 2 GM201A.book Page 17 Mo nday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM[...]

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    18 Introduction and Installation T o attach the power cable L While pressing on the button with a pointed objec t such as a screwdriver , insert the power cable into the terminal conn ector . L T o discon nect the power cable, pre s s on the button while pulling out. L T o attach an optional power cable, cut off about 12 mm ( 1 / 2 ") of the c[...]

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    19 Introduction and Installation Using the desktop st and (Optional) Y ou can place the mon itor station on a desktop. See page 7 for optiona l item informa tion. Note: L If you previously connected the powe r cabl e through the po wer cable guide (page 13 ), remove the power cable from the p ower cable guide o f the monitor station beforehand, th [...]

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    20 Using the Unit Tu r n i n g { PBX MODE } switch ON/OFF When connecting to a PBX (page 22), turn { PBX MODE } switch on. If not, turn { PBX MODE } switch off. The default setting is { ON } . 1 Remove the switch cover from th e rear of the monitor station. L Use a sharp, thin object such as a mechanical pencil. 2 Select { ON } (default) or { OFF }[...]

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    21 Using the Unit 3 Attach the switch cover to the rear of the monitor station. Switch cover GM201A.book Page 21 Mo nday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM[...]

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    22 Using the Unit Connecting to a PBX Connecting to a PBX allows you to answer door calls fr om an y telephone. See page 1 1 for wiring information. Please use only a Panasoni c PBX. See page 7 for the PBX model list that is compatible and other optional h ardware. Import ant: L Make sure { PBX MODE } switch is set to { ON } beforehand (p age 20). [...]

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    23 Using the Unit Answering a door call us ing the monitor st ation There are 3 ways to a nswer a door call using th e monitor station. Choose the desired mode by changing the { ANSWER } switch p osition. Import ant: L When speaking with a caller , speak in turns. If you and the caller speak at the same time, you will not hear each other . A vailab[...]

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    24 Using the Unit { PUSH } mode (Push to t alk mode) 1 When a call is received from the door station, press { TA L K } . 2 Speak to the visitor. 3 To end the conversation, press { TA L K } . L The display will turn off. { AUTO } mode (Auto t alk mode) This mode allows you to answer the call by vo ice. S peak a brief reply into (or toward) the monit[...]

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    25 Using the Unit Note: L Speak clearly about 50 cm (20 inches) away from the micropho ne. L While the display is on, you can press { BRIGHT } repeatedly to select the desired brightness. If a power failure occurs, the brightness setting will be reset. L If you do not answer a door ca ll within 30 seconds, the disp lay will turn off. If you press {[...]

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    26 Using the Unit Monitoring the out side Y ou can monitor the sound and camera image from the door station for up to 1 minute at a time. 1 Press { MONITOR } . L The outside image will be shown o n the display , and th e outside sound will be heard. T he inside sound will not be heard at the door station. L If necessary , press { BRIGHT } repeatedl[...]

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    27 Using the Unit Opening a door (door opener) Y ou 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 whi le { DOOR } is pressed. Note: L See page 1 1 for wiring information. { DOOR } GM201A.book Page 27 Mo nday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM[...]

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    28 Help T roubleshooting Problem Cause and so lution The display is not clear or is blurry. L The surface of the door stat ion is dirty . Clean it with a soft dry cloth. L The surface of the door station is wet with dew . Wait for the condensation to evaporate. L Change the brightness of the display by pressing { BRIGH T } . The display is white, o[...]

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    29 Help Cleaning Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth when cleaning. For excessive dirt, wipe the unit with a slightly damp cloth. Important information: L Do not use anything containing alcohol, polis h powder , powder soap, benzine, thinne r , wax, petroleum, or boiling water . Also do not spray with insecticide , glass cleaner , or hair spray .[...]

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    30 General Information T echnical dat a about this product Monitor st ation Power supply: 24 V DC Current consump tion: S t andby: Approximately 37 mA At operation: Approximately 420 mA Dimensions: Approximately height 136 mm x width 136 mm x depth 32 mm (5 3 / 8 " x 5 3 / 8 " x 1 1 / 4 ") Mass (Weight): Approximately 350 g (0.77 lb.[...]

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    31 General Information FCC and Other Information This de vice complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: (1) This device ma y not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept an y interf erence received, including interf erence that may cause undesired operation. CA UTION: Any changes[...]

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    PFQX2164ZA DC0405NK0 For your future reference Attach your sales receipt here. Panasonic Consume r Electronics Company , Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094, U.S.A. Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infant ería, Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985, U.[...]