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GM201A.book Page 1 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM
Single Monitor Station
Installation and Operation Guide
Model No. VL-GM201A
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Single Monitor Station.
Please read this Installation and Operation Guide before using the unit and save for future
reference.
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GM201A.book Page 2 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Table of Contents Important Information Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For best performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Introduction and Insta
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GM201A.book Page 3 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrow The exclamation point within a head within a triangle is triangle is intended to tell the intended to tell the user that user that important operating parts inside the product are a and servicing instructions are in risk of electric shock to persons. the papers with the appliance. Important safety instructions 1) Read these instructions. All the
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GM201A.book Page 4 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Important Information 12)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 13)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus h
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GM201A.book Page 5 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Important Information 21. WARNING – Unplug this unit from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell or makes unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact an authorized service center. 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 communi
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GM201A.book Page 6 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation Included items 1234 567 No. Item Quantity Notes 1 Monitor station 1 ------ 2 Mounting bracket 1 Attached to rear of the monitor station. 3 Wood screws 2 For the monitor station. 3 5 (4 mm x 16 mm, /16" x /8") 4 Power cable 1 ------ 5 AC adaptor 1 Enclosed in the AC adaptor case. 6 Wood screws 2 For the AC adaptor case. 3 5 (4 mm x 16 mm, /16" x /8") 7 Power cord 1 ------ 6
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GM201A.book Page 7 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation Optional item information Available optional items *1 – Door station (VL-GC001A, VL-GC002A) – Desktop stand (VL-GT001A) *1 The door station figures shown in this installation and operation guide are based on a VL- GC001A. Compatible PBXs *1 This unit is compatible with the following Panasonic PBXs : – KX-TA308 – KX-TA624 – KX-TA824 – KX-TA1232 – KX-TAW848 (From Ver2.0) – KX-TD308 – KX-TD816 – KX-TD1232 – KX-TDA50 (
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HIGH LOW OFF AUTO PUSH HOLD ANSWER RINGER VOLUME GM201A.book Page 8 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation Location of controls Front view Side view A B C RINGER VOLUME HIGH LOW I OFF D E ANSWER AUTO PUSH J F HOLD H G Rear view PBX MODE OFF ON K 8 TALK MONITOR BRIGHT DOOR
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GM201A.book Page 9 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation A Microphone B Display C MONITOR button L Allows you to monitor the sound and camera image from the door station (page 26). D BRIGHT button L Allows you to adjust the display brightness. 5 levels 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
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GM201A.book Page 10 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation Before installation To avoid a malfunction or communication disturbance, do not install the monitor station in the following locations: – Places where vibration or any other kind of impact occurs. – Places where echoing is frequent. – Places where a high concentration of dust, hydrogen sulfide, phosphorus, ammonia, sulfur, carbon, acid, or noxious fumes occur. – Within 2 m (6'7") of a TV, microwave, personal com
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GM201A.book Page 11 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation Wiring schematic diagram Door station Terminal box (4-conductor wiring) D1 D2 PBX (Example: KX-TDA50) (Non polar) Monitor station D1 D2 P1 P2 (Non polar) S1 S2 (Non polar) Door opener Power cable AC adaptor Power cord 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 wh
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GM201A.book Page 12 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation Installing the monitor station 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 5 /16" x /8"). L Remove the mounting bracket from the rear of the monitor station beforehand. L Before drilling, see page 10 for installation location. Mounting bracket 83.5
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GM201A.book Page 13 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation 3 Attach the wires that connect to the door station to the terminal. See page 18 for details on how to attach the wires. L See page 11 for the wire type and distance. L See the wiring schematic diagram on page 11. Stripped end of the wire 9 mm 3 ( /8") Terminal (Non polar) Button Wire (Not included) L If you want to connect the wires and the power cable without them going through a hole in the wall behind the mo
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GM201A.book Page 14 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation 4 Mount the monitor station to the mounting bracket. 1 2 Push the monitor station down until 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). Arrow mark AC adaptor DC termin
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GM201A.book Page 15 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation 6 Connect the power cable to the DC terminal, the power cord to the AC adaptor, then connect the power 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. DC terminal AC adaptor Power cord 3 To AC outlet 2 Power cable 1 7 Attach the DC cord to the clamp on the rea
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GM201A.book Page 16 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation To attach the AC adaptor and the DC terminal to a wall By placing the AC adaptor and the DC terminal in the case and mounting the case to the wall, you can protect the AC adaptor and the DC terminal from tampering and exposure. Note: L Disconnect the DC cord from the clamp on the rear of the DC terminal beforehand. See step 7 on page 15 for details. L Take out the cardboard and wood screws from the AC case befor
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GM201A.book Page 17 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation 3 Attach the front of the case. 1 2 Note: L To open the case again, push the bottom of the front case, then release from the rear case. 17
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GM201A.book Page 18 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation To attach the power cable Monitor station DC terminal Button Button Terminal connector Terminal connector L While pressing on the button with a pointed object such as a screwdriver, insert the power cable into the terminal connector. L To disconnect the power cable, press on the button while pulling out. 1 L To attach an optional power cable, cut off about 12 mm ( /2") of the cable cover (1), then push in firml
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GM201A.book Page 19 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Introduction and Installation Using the desktop stand (Optional) You can place the monitor station on a desktop. See page 7 for optional item information. Wood screws Wire Mounting bracket Desktop stand Power cable 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. 19
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GM201A.book Page 20 Monday, April 4, 2005 5:10 PM Using the Unit Turning {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 the rear of the monitor station. L Use a sharp, thin object such as a mechanical pencil. Switch cover 2 Select {ON} (default) or {OFF}. PBX MODE OFF ON {PBX MODE} switch 20
