Panasonic Single Monitor Station Vl Gm201a Installation And Operation Guide

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Single Monitor Station
Installation and Operation Guide
Model No. VL-GM201A
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Table of Contents
Important Information
Important safety instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Additional safety information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Introduction and Installation
Included items  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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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...

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

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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.
For best performance
LIf a power failure occurs, the unit will not function.
LDo not place any objects within 20 cm (8 inches) of the monitor station. This may cause 
communication errors or malfunction. Note:
LThis product has a fluorescent lamp...

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Included items
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No.ItemQuantityNotes
1Monitor station 1 ------
2Mounting bracket 1 Attached to rear of the monitor station.
3Wood screws 2 For the monitor station.
(4 mm x 16 mm, 
3/16 x 5/8)
4Power cable 1 ------
5AC adaptor 1 Enclosed in the AC adaptor case.
6Wood screws 2 For the AC adaptor case.
(4 mm x 16 mm, 
3/16 x 5/8)
7Power cord 1 ------
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Optional item information
Available optional items
– Door station*1 (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
This unit is compatible with the following Panasonic PBXs*1:
– KX-TA308
– KX-TA624
– KX-TA824
– KX-TA1232
– KX-TAW848 (From Ver2.0)
– KX-TD308
– KX-TD816
– KX-TD1232
– KX-TDA50 (From Ver2.0)
– KX-TDA100 (From Ver2.01)
– KX-TDA200 (From...

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Location of controls
Front view Side view
Rear view
MONITOR
BRIGHT
DOOR
TALK
VOLUME RINGERVOLUMERINGER
ANSWERAUTO
PUSH
HOLD
HIGH
LOW
 OFF
AN
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W
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RAUTO
PUSH
HOLD
HIGH
LOW
 OFF
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D
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FJ
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HC
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AMicrophone
BDisplay
CMONITOR button
LAllows you to monitor the sound and camera image from the door station (page 26).
DBRIGHT button
LAllows you to adjust the display brightness. 5 levels are available.
EDOOR button
LAllows you to open the door (page 27).
FSpeaker
GTALK button
LTo answer a door call and/or speak to the visitor (page 23).
HTalk indicator
LLights while you are talking.
IRINGER VOLUME switch
LTo adjust the ringer volume. 3 levels (high/low/off) are...

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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 (67) of a TV, microwave, personal computer, air conditioner or any other 
electrical device....