Panasonic Single Monitor Station Vl Gm201a Installation And Operation Guide

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3Attach the switch cover to the rear of the monitor station.
Switch cover
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Connecting to a PBX
Connecting to a PBX allows you to answer door calls from any telephone. See page 11 for 
wiring information.
Please use only a Panasonic PBX. See page 7 for the PBX model list that is compatible and 
other optional hardware.
Important:
LMake sure {PBX MODE} switch is set to {ON} beforehand (page 20). The default 
setting is {ON}.
Note:
LIf you answer a call from the door station with a PBX extension, the camera image from the 
door station will be displayed at the...

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Answering a door call using the monitor station
There are 3 ways to answer a door call using the monitor station. Choose the desired mode 
by changing the {ANSWER} switch position.
Important:
LWhen speaking with a caller, speak in turns. If you and the caller speak at the same 
time, you will not hear each other.
Available answer modes
–{AUTO} mode: When a visitor calls you, you can answer the call by voice (page 24).
–{PUSH} mode (default): When a visitor calls you, you can answer the...

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{PUSH} mode (Push to talk mode)
1When a call is received from the door station, press {TA L K}.
2Speak to the visitor.
3To end the conversation, press {TA L K}.
LThe 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?” or “Hello?”. This reply is used to start {AUTO} mode; the 
visitor will not hear your reply. The monitor station will beep to indicate {AUTO} mode...

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Note:
LSpeak clearly about 50 cm (20 inches) away from the microphone.
LWhile 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.
LIf you do not answer a door call within 30 seconds, the display will turn off. If you press 
{TA L K} again, the display will turn on again, and you can talk to the visitor.
LThe conversation will be automatically disconnected in about 1 minute and 30 seconds...

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Monitoring the outside
You can monitor the sound and camera image from the door station for up to 1 minute at a 
time.
1Press {MONITOR}.
LThe 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.
LIf necessary, press {BRIGHT} repeatedly to select the desired brightness.
2To end monitoring, press {MONITOR}.
LEven if you do not press {MONITOR}, monitoring will automatically end in about 1 
minute.
Note:...

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Opening a door (door opener)
You can open the door using the monitor station (a separate door opener is required).
1While the display is on, press and hold {DOOR}.
LThe door will remain open while {DOOR} is pressed.
Note:
LSee page 11 for wiring information.
{DOOR}
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Help
Troubleshooting
ProblemCause and solution
The display is not clear or is 
blurry.LThe surface of the door station is dirty. Clean it with a 
soft dry cloth.
LThe surface of the door station is wet with dew. Wait for 
the condensation to evaporate.
LChange the brightness of the display by pressing 
{BRIGHT}.
The display is white, or black 
or white lines are shown on 
the display.LStrong light such as sunlight is shining into the camera 
of the door station. Though this may cause the display...

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Help
Cleaning
Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth when cleaning. For excessive dirt, wipe the unit with a 
slightly damp cloth.
Important information:
LDo not use anything containing alcohol, polish powder, powder soap, benzine, thinner, wax, 
petroleum, or boiling water. Also do not spray with insecticide, glass cleaner, or hair spray. 
This could cause a change in color or quality. The display turns off during a 
conversation (Sound 
continues).LYou talked for more than about 3 minutes in {HOLD}...

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General Information
Technical data about this product
Monitor station
Power supply:24 V DC
Current consumption:Standby: Approximately 37 mA
At operation: Approximately 420 mA
Dimensions:Approximately height 136 mm x width 136 mm x depth 32 mm 
(5
3/8 x 53/8 x 11/4)
Mass (Weight):Approximately 350 g (0.77 lb.)
Operating environment:0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), Up to 90% RH 
(Relative Humidity) non condensing
Installation method:Wall mount (Wall mount bracket included)
External material:Flame...