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- Page 1 Video Intercom System Installation and Operation Guide VL-G201 Model No. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Video Intercom System. Please read this Installation and Operation Guide before using the unit and save for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Important Information
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. 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. - Page 4 Important Information 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
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Page 5: Additional Safety Information
For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. -
Page 6: For Your Safety
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. -
Page 7: For Best Performance
How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse (and fuse cover). For best performance L If a power failure occurs, the unit will not function. L Do not place any objects within 20 cm of the monitor station. This may cause communication errors or malfunction. -
Page 8: Introduction And Installation
Introduction and Installation Included items Item Monitor station Mounting bracket Wood screw Power cable Door station Mounting bracket Wood screw Allen key Bolt cover AC adaptor Quantity Notes Attached to rear of the monitor station. For the monitor station. (4 mm x 16 mm) Attached to rear of the door station. -
Page 9: Compatible Panasonic Pbxs
Item Wood screw Power cord Compatible Panasonic PBXs This unit can be used with Panasonic PBXs (page 27). Please consult your dealer for compatible PBX information. For UK and Ireland users: This unit is compatible with the following Panasonic PBXs –... -
Page 10: Location Of Controls
Introduction and Installation Location of controls Monitor station Front view Rear view PBX MODE Side view RINGER VOLUME HIGH ANSWER AUTO PUSH HOLD... - Page 11 A Microphone B Display C MONITOR button L Allows you to monitor the sound and camera image from the door station (page 34). 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 35).
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Page 12: Door Station
Introduction and Installation Door station Front view A Camera L When a visitor presses the Call Button, the camera will turn on and an image of the visitor will be shown on the monitor display. B Microphone C Call Button L The Call Button is lighted with a blue LED light while the power is on. -
Page 13: Before Installation
Before installation To avoid malfunction or communication disturbances, do not install either the door station or the monitor station in the following locations: – Places where vibration or any other kind of impact occurs. – Places where echoing is frequent. –... - Page 14 Introduction and Installation Note: L The measurements and angles are for reference purposes and may vary depending on the environment. L If 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. –...
- Page 15 Wiring schematic diagram Door station D1 D2 (Non polar) Monitor station Note: L The Door Opener wiring schematic diagram is an example. Refer to the wiring instructions provided with your Door Opener and PBX for details. L Refer to the technical data on page 38 when connecting to a Door Opener. Power cable/wire type and distance L Power cable (between the monitor station and the AC adaptor): Type: Ф1.2 Fire alarm cable 16 AWG...
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Page 16: Installing The Door Station
Introduction and Installation Installing the door station Make sure to install the door station on a flat, vertical wall. Important: L On the bottom surface of the door station, there is a hole to allow water to drain. Do not cover it up when installing. Unscrew the hex-head screw using the longer end of the allen key and remove the mounting bracket from the rear of the door station. - Page 17 Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the wood screws (3.8 mm x 20 mm). L Before drilling, see page 13 for installation location. Wood screws Connect 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.
- Page 18 Introduction and Installation L If you want to connect the wires without them passing through a hole in the wall, connect the wires by passing them through the ribs and the wire hole. Mount the door station to the mounting bracket. Push the door station down until it is secure.
- Page 19 Insert the hex-head screw using the longer end of the allen key. Attach the bolt cover using the shorter end of the allen key. L Use protrusion on the shorter end of the allen key to rotate the bolt cover until it is secure. Introduction and Installation Hex-head screw Allen key...
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Page 20: Installing The Monitor Station
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 28). Install the mounting bracket to a wall using the wood screws (4 mm x 16 mm). L Remove the mounting bracket from the rear of the monitor station beforehand. - Page 21 Attach the wires that connect to the door station to the terminal. See page 26 for details on how to attach the wires. L See page 15 for the wire type and distance. L See the wiring schematic diagram on page 15. Button Wire (Not included) Power cable...
- Page 22 Introduction and Installation Mount the monitor station to the mounting bracket. Push the monitor station down until it is secure. 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.
- Page 23 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 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 26.
- Page 24 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.
- Page 25 Introduction and Installation 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.
- Page 26 Introduction and Installation To attach the power cable Monitor station Terminal connector L While pressing on the button with a pointed object such as a screwdriver, insert the power cable into the terminal. L To disconnect the power cable, press on the button while pulling out. L To attach an optional power cable, cut off about 12 mm of the cable cover (1), then push in firmly until the end of the cable is securely inserted into the power connection terminal (2).
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Page 27: Using With Another Machine
Connecting to a PBX allows you to answer door calls using additional machines. Please use only a Panasonic PBX (page 9). L If you answer a call from the door station with a PBX extension, the camera image from the door station will be displayed at the monitor station. -
Page 28: Using The Unit
Using the Unit Turning {PBX MODE} switch ON/OFF When connecting to a PBX (page 30), turn {PBX MODE} switch on. If not, turn {PBX MODE} switch off. The default setting is {OFF}. Remove the switch cover from the rear of the monitor station. L Use a sharp, thin object such as a mechanical pencil. - Page 29 Using the Unit Attach the switch cover to the rear of the monitor station. Switch cover...
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Page 30: Connecting To A Pbx
Connecting to a PBX allows you to answer door calls from any telephone. See page 15 for wiring information. Please use only a Panasonic PBX. See page 9 for the PBX model list that is compatible and other optional hardware. -
Page 31: Answering A Door Call
Answering a door call There are 3 ways to answer a door call. Choose the desired mode by changing the {ANSWER} switch position. Important: 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. - Page 32 Using the Unit {PUSH} mode (Push to talk mode) When a ringer tone is heard, press {TALK}. Speak to the visitor. To end the conversation, press {TALK}. L The display will turn off. {AUTO} mode (Auto talk mode) This mode allows you to answer the call by voice. Speak a brief reply into (or toward) the monitor station, such as “Yes?”...
- Page 33 Note: L Speak clearly about 50 cm away from the microphone. 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 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.
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Page 34: Monitoring The Outside
Using the Unit Monitoring the outside You can monitor the sound and camera image from the door station for up to 1 minute at a time. Press {MONITOR}. L The outside image will be shown on the display, and the outside sound will be heard. The inside sound will not be heard at the door station. -
Page 35: Opening A Door (Door Opener)
Opening a door (Door Opener) You can open the door using the monitor station (a separate Door Opener is required). While the display is on, press and hold {DOOR}. L The door will remain open while {DOOR} is pressed. Using the Unit {DOOR}... -
Page 36: Help
Help Troubleshooting Problem The display is not clear or is blurry. The display is white, or black or white lines are shown on the display. The colour of the display is different from the actual colour. The display will not display anything or no voices can be heard. -
Page 37: Cleaning
Problem The outside visitor complains the door station does not beep when the call button is pressed. Cleaning Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth when cleaning. For excessive dirt, wipe the unit with a slightly damp cloth. Important: L Do not use anything containing alcohol, polish powder, powder soap, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum, or boiling water. -
Page 38: General Information
General Information Technical data about this product Monitor station Power supply: Current consumption: Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Operating environment: Installation method: External material: Note: L To connect to a Door Opener, make sure the Door Opener is: – Normal open (Low active) –... - Page 39 General Information Note: L Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. L The pictures and illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.
- Page 40 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan 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.