Panasonic Video Intercom System Monitor Station Vl Gm301a Installation And Operation Guide

							Monitor Station
 Installation and Operation Guide
Model No. VL-GM301A
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Monitor Station.
Please read this Installation and Operation Guide before using the unit and
save for future reference.
Video Intercom System 
						

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Table of Contents
Important Information
Important safety instructions ..................................................................................... 3
Additional safety information ..................................................................................... 4
For best performance ................................................................................................ 5
FCC and Other Information ....................................................................................... 6
Introduction and Installation
Included items ............................................................................................................ 7
Optional item information .......................................................................................... 8
Compatible PBXs ...................................................................................................... 8
Location of controls ................................................................................................... 9
Before installation .................................................................................................... 10
Precautions when connecting ................................................................................. 11
Installing the monitor station ................................................................................... 15
Help
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 47
Cleaning ................................................................................................................... 48
General Information
Technical data about this product ............................................................................ 49
Using the unit
Connecting to a PBX ............................................................................................... 22
Before using the unit ................................................................................................ 23
On-screen Displays ................................................................................................. 23
Brightness setting / Talk volume setting .................................................................. 24
Answering a door call using the monitor station ..................................................... 25
Monitoring the outside ............................................................................................. 27
When connecting expansion units .......................................................................... 28
Using by groups ....................................................................................................... 30
Opening a door (Door Opener) ............................................................................... 31
Monitor station/sub monitor station screen configuration ....................................... 32
Display the menu screen and then make the settings ............................................ 34
Setting the receive volume ...................................................................................... 36
Setting the ringer volume ........................................................................................ 37
Selecting the ringer .................................................................................................. 38
Selecting the PBX .................................................................................................... 40
Setting monitor station or sub monitor station into groups ..................................... 41
Selecting a camera .................................................................................................. 42
Setting the talking method ....................................................................................... 44
Setting the alarm output time .................................................................................. 45
Restoring settings to defaults .................................................................................. 46
Menu setup 
						

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 water.
For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Slots and Openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. The openings
should never be blocked by placing
 the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been
 adhered to.9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments / accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
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 normally, or
has been dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to tell the
user that important operating and
servicing instructions are in the
papers with the appliance. 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 Information 
						

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Important Information
Additional safety information
1. Use only the power source marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of
power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
2. Use only the specified AC adaptor.
3. Do not tamper with the plug.
4. Make sure the plug is securely inserted.
5. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
6. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit where no one can step or trip
on  the cord.
7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit. Take the unit to an
authorized service center when service is required. Opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can
cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used.
8. Unplug this unit from power outlets and refer servicing to an authorized service
center when the following conditions occur:
A. If smoke rises, or an unaccustomed noise or smell is discharged from the unit.
B. If metal objects have been dropped inside the monitor station.
9. Do not put your ear(s) near the speaker, as loud sounds emitted from the speaker
may cause hearing impairment.
10. Only a qualified technician is allowed to connect a power cable to the unit.
Contact an authorized service center.
11. Do not make any wiring connections when the power supply is turned on.
12. Never install wiring during a lightning storm.
13. Do not connect a power cable other than the specified voltage.
14. Do not connect the power cable to any terminal other than the one specified.
15. When existing chime wires are used, it is possible that they contain AC voltage.
Electric shock or unit damage could result. Contact an authorized service center.
16. Never touch the inside of the monitor station. High voltage is present.
17. Make certain when mounting the unit to any wall surface that the method used will
hold the weight of the unit properly.
18. If the wiring is outdoors, use a protection tube or a surge protector.
19. If the wiring is underground, do not make any connections underground.
20. WARNING – To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This
Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.
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.
Note:
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This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains
lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community
due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact
your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:  
						

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Important Information
For best performance
•If a power failure occurs, the unit will not function.
•Do not place any object within 20 cm (8 inches) of the monitor station. This may
cause communication errors or malfunction. 
						

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Important Information
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC and Other Information
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 
						

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Included items
No. Item Quantity Notes
Wood screws
AC adaptor4
1For the monitor station.
4 mm x 35 mm (
3/16″ x 13/8″) Monitor station
1 ------
Power cord
1 ------
Power cable
BNC cable1
1Enclosed in the AC adaptor case.
Wood screws 2
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For the AC adaptor case.
4 mm x 16 mm (3/16″ x 5/8″)
Introduction and Installation
Monitor Station:
The Monitor Station is a central management device that allows operation of the
Door Station, Door Opener, PBX, etc. and controls the entire system.
This system requires one Monitor Station to operate. 
						

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Introduction and Installation
Optional item information
Available optional items
– Door station (VL-GC001A, VL-GC002A)
– Sub Monitor station (VL-GM001A)
– Flush mount unit  (VL-GW001A)
Compatible PBXs
This unit is compatible with the following Panasonic PBXs*1:
– KX-TA308
– KX-TA624
– KX-TA824
– KX-TA1232
– KX-TAW848 (Ver2.0 or later)
– KX-TD308
– KX-TD816
– KX-TD1232
– KX-TDA50 (Ver2.0 or later)
– KX-TDA100 (Ver2.01 or later)
– KX-TDA200 (Ver2.01 or later)
*1 As of March, 2005. Consult your dealer for a current list of compatible PBXs. 
						

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Using the unit
Location of controls
Front view
Bottom view
 Display (3.5-inch color LCD screen)
 Microphone
•Speak into the microphone when talking to a visitor.
SELECT (
) button / BRIGHT button
 SELECT () button / RECEIVE VOLUME button
 MENU button / PRESS TALK button
 MONITOR button
• Allows you to monitor the sound and camera image from the door station.
(Page 27)
 DOOR button
•Allows you to open the door. (Page 31)
 TALK button
•To answer a door call and/or speak to the visitor. (Page 25)
 CALL button
•To call another monitor unit. (Page 28)
 Speaker
 Video output connector
•This terminal is used for connecting the monitor to a standard TV for
viewing images. (Sound cannot be output.)
* Ventilation holes are located at the bottom. (Do not cover these.) 
						

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Before installation
To avoid 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 (6′7″) of a TV, microwave, personal computer, air conditioner or any
other electrical device.
The monitor station and AC adaptor are for indoor use only.
Do not use it outdoors, otherwise it may malfunction.
•Use the flush mount unit (sold separately) when installing the monitor station into
a wall.
– Refer to the Installation and Operation Guide that is included with the flush
mount unit for details on installing the flush mount unit.
Standard installation position of the monitor station
Place the monitor station in a location so that your eyes are the same height as the
center of the display.
Note:
•In areas surrounded by high electrical field, disturbance may occur in the monitor
station’s image or sound.
•Be sure to install the monitor station more than 5 m (16′5″) away from the door
station.
•Please check that there is a partition of a wall etc. between a monitor station and
sub monitor station and attach them.
•Do not place any objects within 20 cm (8 inches) of the monitor station. This may
cause communication errors or malfunction.
•Do not install the monitor station inside a wall, without using the flush mount unit.
Introduction and Installation