Panasonic Single Monitor Station Vl Gm201a Installation And Operation Guide

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Using the Unit
3Attach the switch cover to the rear of the monitor station.
Switch cover
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Using the Unit
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 monitor station. If the monitor station user tries to 
answer the call, a beep will sound. The display will turn off when the conversation has 
ended or when the conversation continued for more than about 3 minutes.
LIf you answer a call from the door station with the monitor station, the call will continue to 
ring at the PBX for about 15 to 30 seconds. If the PBX user answers the call while the call 
is still ringing, the door station user, the monitor station user, and the PBX user can speak 
together.
OFFPBX MODEON
{PBX MODE} switch
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Using the Unit
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 call by pressing 
{TA L K}. You may then speak with the caller (page 24).
–{HOLD} mode: When a visitor calls you, you can answer the call by pressing {TA L K}. 
Press {TA L K} while speaking to the caller and release the button to allow the caller to 
speak to you (page 24).
Note:
LIf the door station is installed in a noisy environment, {PUSH} mode or {AUTO} mode may 
not function properly.
ANSWERAUTO
PUSH
HOLD
{TA L K}{BRIGHT}
Talk indicator
Microphone
{ANSWER} switch
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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 has 
started and you may then speak to the visitor.
1When a call is received from the door station, answer “Yes?” within 30 seconds.
LA beep will sound to indicate that you can talk to the visitor (hands-free conversation).
2Speak to the visitor.
3To end the conversation, press {TA L K}.
Note:
LMake sure you are within about 50 cm (20 inches) of the monitor station.
LYou can also answer the call by pressing {TA L K}.
LYour initial reply should be brief (less than 1 second), otherwise {AUTO} mode will not start.
LIf a visitor calls you, a loud, brief sound (such as a barking dog) may start {AUTO} mode 
even though you have not replied by voice.
{HOLD} mode (Hold to talk mode)
1When a call is received from the door station, press and hold {TA L K} to speak to the caller.
LA beep will sound and the Talk indicator will light.
2To listen to the visitor, release {TA L K}.
LThe Talk indicator will turn off.
3To speak again, press and hold {TA L K}.
4To end the conversation, tap {TA L K}.
Note:
LMake sure you speak to the caller only while pressing {TA L K} and release {TA L K} when 
you have stopped speaking so that the caller can speak to you.
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Using the Unit
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 
(about 1 minute in {HOLD} mode). To resume the conversation, press {TA L K}.
LAt night or when there is not enough lighting in the doorway, the display will be shown in 
black and white.
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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.
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:
LWhile you are monitoring, calls from the door station will not be heard.
LTo talk to the visitor while monitoring, press {TALK}.
{TALK}{MONITOR}
{BRIGHT}
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Using the Unit
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 
image to become difficult to see, it is not a malfunction.
The color of the display is 
different from the actual 
color.LCertain types of lighting (dusk, incandescent lighting, 
etc.) may be shining into the camera. We recommend 
lighting the area of the door station with white, 
fluorescent light.
The display will not display 
anything or no voices can be 
heard.LThe power cord is not connected. Check the 
connections.
LContact our service personnel.
The monitor station does not 
ring.LThe ringer volume is turned off. Turn it on.
LThe power cord is not connected. Check the 
connections.
LContact our service personnel.
I cannot talk to the visitor or 
the ringer tone rings 
regularly.LPress and hold {BRIGHT} for about 10 seconds until a 
beep sounds. Wait for another 10 seconds and try 
again.
LContact our service personnel.
Sound cuts in/out or fades.LThe surroundings of the monitor station or the door 
station are noisy. If you are using {PUSH} mode or 
{AUTO} mode, your conversation may be interrupted. 
Try {HOLD} mode.
{AUTO} mode does not 
operate properly.LYour voice is not loud enough or your initial reply is too 
long (must be less than 1 second). Try a different voice 
volume or change the length of your answer until the 
monitor station beeps.
Your voice cannot be heard 
by the outside visitor.L{ANSWER} switch is set to {HOLD} mode. Only while 
you press {TALK}, the outside visitor can hear your 
voice. Select another setting.
The outside visitor complains 
the door station does not 
beep when the call button is 
pressed.L{PBX MODE} switch is turned on although the unit is 
not connected to a PBX. Turn off {PBX MODE} switch 
(page 20).
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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} 
mode. The maximum display time is approximately 3 
minutes.
ProblemCause and solution
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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 retardant ABS resin (panel: acrylic resin)
Note:
LTo connect to a door opener, make sure the door opener is:
– Normal open (Low active)
– Less than 30 V AC (1 A), 24 V DC (1 A)
AC adaptor (Part number: PFAP1014)
Power supply:100 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Output voltage:24 V DC
Output current2 A
Dimensions:Approximately height 120 mm x width 60 mm x depth 35 mm 
(4
3/4 x 23/8 x 13/8)
Mass (Weight):Approximately 310 g (0.68 lb.)
Operating environment:0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), Up to 90% RH 
 (Relative Humidity) non condensing
Note:
LDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LThe pictures and illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual 
product.
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