Panasonic GP-VD131 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
<Basics>
Installation Instructions provided
HD Communication Camera
GP-VD131
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
For instructions on how to operate this HD Communication Camera and
how to establish its settings, refer to the operating instructions of the HD
Visual Communication Unit to be connected.

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions <Basics> Installation Instructions provided HD Communication Camera GP-VD131 Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. For instructions on how to operate this HD Communication Camera and how to establish its settings, refer to the operating instructions of the HD...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    For use only with power supply Panasonic, PNLV6506. indicates safety information.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 4 A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE AC OUTLET IN YOUR PREMISES, THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
  • Page 5 Safety precautions We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards or other normative documents following the provisions of Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC. Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit den folgenden Normen oder normativen Dokumenten übereinstimmt.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions ............2 Connections ..............17 Connections to the HD Visual Communication Unit Before use ................. 7 and AC adapter ............17 Overview ................ 7 Connecting the IR system cable (sold separately) ..17 Concerning HD Visual Communications System ... 7 Installation precautions for the IR system cable ...
  • Page 7: Before Use

    KX-VC1300, KX-VC1600, KX-VC1300SX,  Disclaimer of warranty KX-VC1600SX, KX-VC300NA, KX-VC300BX, KX-VC600NA, KX-VC600BX, KX-VC300CX, IN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLE KX-VC300EX, KX-VC600CX, KX-VC600EX TO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FOR REPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOT ...
  • Page 8: Characteristics

    Characteristics 1/2.8-type CMOS sensor and high-performance 3 Easy operation of unit enabled by its integration with a zoom lens featured high-performance pan-tilt head unit p p A 1/2.8-type full HD CMOS sensor and DSP (digital p p Operations at the high speed of 90°/s or more p p Wide rotational angles with a panning range of ±100°...
  • Page 9: Installation Precautions

    Installation precautions In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety precautions”, observe the following precautions as well. Do not install or use the unit in the following kinds of Ensure that the installation work complies with the locations. technical standards governing electrical equipment.
  • Page 10 Installation precautions Use the dedicated AC adapter and power cable provided If there is a possibility of noise interference with the unit. Either wire the cables so that the power cable (ceiling light Connect the AC adapter and power cable to the power inlet cord) of AC 100 V or more, and the signal cable are placed securely.
  • Page 11: Operating Precautions

    Operating precautions Shoot under the proper lighting conditions. Operating temperature range To produce pictures with eye-pleasing colors, shoot under Avoid using the unit in cold locations where the temperature the proper lighting conditions. drops below 0 °C {32 °F} or hot locations where the The pictures may not appear with their proper colors when temperature rises above 40 °C {104 °F} since these temperatures downgrade the picture quality and adversely...
  • Page 12 Operating precautions Handle the unit carefully. When using the automatic functions Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong impact or p p When using the automatic white balance setting (auto vibration. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction. tracking white adjustment) function under fluorescent lights, the white balance may vary.
  • Page 13: The Remote Control Through Function And Ir Repeater Function

    The remote control through function and IR repeater function This unit is provided with a remote control through function and IR repeater function. These functions are used when this unit is installed apart from the HD Visual Communication Unit so that the HD Visual Communication Unit can be operated using this unit’s remote controller signal receiver to receive signals from the remote controller.
  • Page 14 The remote control through function and IR repeater function q Remote control operations using the IR repeater function The remote controller signal receiver of this unit receives the signals from the remote controller. The HD Visual Communication Unit and this unit are operated via the IR system cable. This unit Remote control signal receiver HD Visual Communication Unit...
  • Page 15: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and their functions 1 Remote controller signal receiver Light sensors are located in two places at the front of the camera pedestal. Used when the remote control through function and IR repeater function are used (pages 13 and 14). 2 Status display lamp This lights in the following way depending on the status of the unit.
  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation  When installing the unit on a desk Place the unit flat on the surface. Notes p p Install the unit in a stable location which will not be susceptible to shaking. If the unit is installed in a location which is susceptible to shaking, this will cause the unit’s images to shake in turn.
  • Page 17: Connections

    Connections  Connections to the HD Visual Communication Unit and AC adapter HD Visual Communication Unit This unit KX-VC1300, KX-VC1600 KX-VC300, KX-VC600 HDMI cable (sold separately) AC adapter Power cable* * Use the power cable that is suited to your locality. p p For details on how to operate the unit and select its settings, refer to the operating instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit to be connected.
  • Page 18: Installation Precautions For The Ir System Cable

    Connections  Installation precautions for the IR system cable p p Place the HD Visual Communication Unit behind the doors of a system rack, for example, to ensure that the signals of the remote controller will not be received directly. If these signals are received directly, they will interfere with the signals of the IR system cable, and the operations concerned will not be performed properly.
  • Page 19: How To Turn The Power On And Off

    How to turn the power on and off  Turning the power on p p This unit does not have a power switch. Its power is turned on when power is supplied to the unit. Unit’s power OFF Status display lamp: Off Power is supplied.
  • Page 20: Factory Setting

    Factory setting  Factory settings for the setting items Item Factory setting Brightness Auto White Balance Auto Focus Focus Position: Center, Focus Mode: Auto Backlight Digital Zoom Pan/Tilt Position: Center Brightness: Auto Preset number 1-9 White Balance: Auto Focus: Auto Home Position* Fixed at preset number 5 * The camera moves to this position first when its power is turned on.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting q Operation Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages p p Is the power plug securely connected to the AC outlet? ––– No power p p Are the AC adapter and the power cable connected properly? P.17 p p Is the power on? Cannot operate ...
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting q Video Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages p p Has the unit been connected properly to the HD Visual P.17 Communication Unit? No pictures are Operating instructions displayed or the p p Has the camera been selected correctly from the HD Visual of the HD Visual Communication Unit? pictures are disturbed...
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages Operating instructions The pictures are too p p Adjust the brightness manually. of the HD Visual light or too dark Communication Unit p p If a subject has suddenly crossed in front of the camera, it may appear slightly distorted because this camera uses a CMOS –––...
  • Page 24: Appearance

    Appearance Unit: mm {inch} 100 {3-15/16} 133 {5-1/4} 127 {5}...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Power requirements: DC 16 V 10 % (AC adapter provided) Power consumption: 600 mA indicates safety information.  GENERAL  FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE [Camera unit] Ambient operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C {+32 °F to +104 °F} Imaging sensors: 1/2.8-type Full-HD CMOS Storage temperature: –20 °C to +50 °C {–4 °F to +122 °F} Lens:...
  • Page 26 For U.S. and Canada: For Europe and other countries: Panasonic Corporation Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America http://panasonic.net www.panasonic.com/business/ For customer support, call 1.800.528.6747 Importer's name and address to follow EU rules:...

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