Panasonic VL-GC001A Operating instructions

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Door Station

Installation and Operation Guide

Model No.

VL-GC001A

PFQX2165ZA DC0405NK0

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Table of Contents

Important Information

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Additional safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

For best performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction and Installation

Included items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing the door station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Help

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

General Information

Technical data about this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

FCC and Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Important Information

Important safety instructions

1) Read these instructions.

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2) Keep these instructions.

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3) Heed all warnings.

All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4) Follow all instructions.

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,

or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Slots and Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be

blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

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) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10) 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 has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash with arrow

head within a triangle is

intended to tell the user that

parts inside the product are a

risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a

triangle is intended to tell the

user that important operating

and servicing instructions are in

the papers with the appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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Important Information

Additional safety information

1. Use only the power source marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power

supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

2. Use only the specified AC adaptor.

3. Do not tamper with the plug.

4. Make sure the plug is securely inserted.

5. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

6. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit where no one can step or trip on

the cord.

7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit. Take the unit to an

authorized service center when service is required. Opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric

shock when the unit is subsequently used.

8. Unplug the monitor station 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 speaker may

cause hearing impairment.

10. Only a qualified technician is allowed to connect a power cable to the unit.

Contact an authorized service center.

11. Do not make any wiring connections when the power supply is turned on.

12. Never install wiring during a lightning storm.

13. When existing chime wires are used, it is possible that they contain AC voltage. Electric

shock or unit damage could result. Contact an authorized service center.

14. Be sure to install the unit as specified to endure the mass.

15. If the wiring is outdoors, use a protection tube or a surge protector.

16. If the wiring is underground, do not make any connections underground.

17. WARNING –Unplug the monitor station 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.

For best performance

LIf a power failure occurs, the unit will not function.

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Introduction and Installation

Included items

1234

No. Item Quantity Notes

1Door station 1 ------

2Mounting bracket 1 Attached to rear of the door station.

3Wood screws 2 For the door station.

(3.8 mm x 20 mm, 1/8" x13/16")

4Allen wrench 1 ------

5Bolt covers 2 One for spare.

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Introduction and Installation

Location of controls

Front view Rear view

ACamera

LWhen a visitor presses the Call Button, the camera will turn on and an image of the

visitor will be shown on the display of the monitor station.

BMicrophone

CCall Button

LThe Call Button is lit with a blue LED light while the power is on.

LA visitor can press this button to call the monitor station.

DSpeaker

EWater drain hole

LThis hole allows rain water to drain. Do not cover it.

FCamera angle control lever

LThe camera angle can be adjusted when installing the door station (page 7, 10).

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Introduction and Installation

Before installation

To avoid malfunction or communication disturbances, do not install the door 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 computer, air conditioner or any other

electrical device.

Standard installation position of the door station and camera range

Upper/lower range

LSide view of when the camera is facing the

front at 0°.

Left/right range

LTop view of when the camera is facing the

front at 0°.

LTop view of when the camera is facing the

left at 15°.

LTop view of when the camera is facing the

right at 15°.

500 mm

(1911/16")

Image range:

425 mm (163/4")

Center of the

door station

1450 mm

(571/16")

46°

Image range:

580 mm (22

500 mm

(19

16"

)

60°

Image range:

650 mm (25

Image range:

650 mm (25

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Introduction and Installation

Note:

LThe measurements and angles are for reference purposes and may vary depending on the

environment.

LIf a strong light is shining on the door station, the visitor’s face may not be distinguishable.

Do not place the door station in the following locations.

– Where most of the background is the sky.

– Where the background is a white wall, and direct sunlight will reflect off it.

– Where direct sunlight will shine on the door station.

– Where echoing occurs, causing the unit to beep frequently.

LMake sure the back of the door station is not subject to water.

Wire type and distance

LWire (between the monitor station and the door station):

Type: General cable CAT-3 24 AWG

Distance: Maximum 100 m (about 328 feet)

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Introduction and Installation

Installing the door station

Make sure to install the door station on a flat, vertical wall.

Important information:

On the bottom surface of the door station, there is a hole to allow water to drain. Do not

cover it up when installing.

1Unscrew the hex-head screw using the longer end of the allen wrench and remove the

mounting bracket from the rear of the door station.

LThe pin hole camera is not a screw to be touched or removed.

Hex-head screw

(Attached to the door station)

Allen wrench

Mounting bracket

Pin hole camera

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Introduction and Installation

2Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the wood screws (3.8 mm x 20 mm,

1/8'' x 13/16'').

LBefore drilling, see page 7 for installation location.

3Connect the wires that connect to the monitor station to the terminal connector by

unscrewing the screws, pushing in the wires, then tightly fastening the screws.

LSee page 8 for the wire type and distance.

LYou can change the camera angle using the camera angle control lever. See page 7 for

details.

Wood screws

Wall

Mounting bracket

83.5 mm

(35/16")

Camera angle control lever

Wire (Not included)

Terminal connector

(Non polar)

Screw

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