G201CE(E).book Page 1 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Video Intercom System Installation and Operation Guide Model No. VL-G201 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Video Intercom System. Please read this Installation and Operation Guide before using the unit and save for future reference.
G201CE(E).book Page 2 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Table of Contents Important Information Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 For best performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G201CE(E).book Page 3 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. 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. Important safety instructions 1) Read these instructions.
G201CE(E).book Page 4 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Important Information 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
G201CE(E).book Page 5 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Important Information For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
G201CE(E).book Page 6 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Important Information For your safety This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 3 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 3 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
G201CE(E).book Page 7 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Important Information How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse (and fuse cover). FUSE For best performance L If a power failure occurs, the unit will not function. L Do not place any objects within 20 cm of the monitor station. This may cause communication errors or malfunction.
G201CE(E).book Page 8 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation Included items 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 j k l No. Item Quantity 1 Monitor station 1 2 Mounting bracket 1 Attached to rear of the monitor station. 3 Wood screw 2 For the monitor station. (4 mm x 16 mm) 4 Power cable 1 ------ 5 Door station 1 6 Mounting bracket 1 Attached to rear of the door station. 7 Wood screw 2 For the door station. (3.
G201CE(E).book Page 9 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation No. Item Quantity Notes k Wood screw 2 For the AC adaptor case. (4 mm x 16 mm) l Power cord 2 ------ Compatible Panasonic PBXs This unit can be used with Panasonic PBXs (page 27). Please consult your dealer for compatible PBX information.
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G201CE(E).book Page 11 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation A Microphone B Display C MONITOR button L Allows you to monitor the sound and camera image from the door station (page 34). D BRIGHT button L Allows you to adjust the display brightness. 5 levels are available. E DOOR button L Allows you to open the door (page 35). F Speaker G TALK button L To answer a door call and/or speak to the visitor (page 31). H Talking indicator L Lights while you are talking.
G201CE(E).book Page 12 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation Door station Front view Rear view A F B C D E A Camera L When a visitor presses the Call Button, the camera will turn on and an image of the visitor will be shown on the monitor display. B Microphone C Call Button L The Call Button is lighted with a blue LED light while the power is on. L When a visitor presses the Call Button, a ringer tone will ring at the monitor station.
G201CE(E).book Page 13 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation Before installation To avoid malfunction or communication disturbances, do not install either the door station or 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.
G201CE(E).book Page 14 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation Note: L The measurements and angles are for reference purposes and may vary depending on the environment. L If a strong light is shining on the door station, the visitor’s face may not be distinguishable. Do not place the door station in the following locations. – Where most of the background is the sky. – Where the background is a white wall, and direct sunlight will reflect off it.
G201CE(E).book Page 15 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation Wiring schematic diagram Door station Terminal box (4-conductor wiring) D1 D2 PBX (Non polar) Monitor station D1 D2 P1 P2 S1 S2 (Non polar) Door (Door Opener) (Non polar) Power cable AC adaptor Power cord Note: L The Door Opener wiring schematic diagram is an example. Refer to the wiring instructions provided with your Door Opener and PBX for details.
G201CE(E).book Page 16 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation Installing the door station Make sure to install the door station on a flat, vertical wall. Important: L On the bottom surface of the door station, there is a hole to allow water to drain. Do not cover it up when installing. 1 Unscrew the hex-head screw using the longer end of the allen key and remove the mounting bracket from the rear of the door station. L The pin hole camera is not a screw to be touched or removed.
G201CE(E).book Page 17 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the wood screws (3.8 mm x 20 mm). L Before drilling, see page 13 for installation location. Mounting bracket 83.5 mm Wood screws Wall Wire (Not included) 3 Connect the wires that connect to the monitor station to the terminal connector by unscrewing the screws, pushing in the wires, then tightly fastening the screws. L See page 15 for the wire type and distance.
G201CE(E).book Page 18 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation L If you want to connect the wires without them passing through a hole in the wall, connect the wires by passing them through the ribs and the wire hole. Rib Wire hole 4 Mount the door station to the mounting bracket. 1 2 Push the door station down until it is secure.
G201CE(E).book Page 19 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation 5 Insert the hex-head screw using the longer end of the allen key. Hex-head screw Allen key 6 Attach the bolt cover using the shorter end of the allen key. L Use protrusion on the shorter end of the allen key to rotate the bolt cover until it is secure.
G201CE(E).book Page 20 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation Installing the monitor station Note: L When connecting to a PBX, make sure the {PBX MODE} switch is set to {ON} before installing the monitor station (page 28). 1 Install the mounting bracket to a wall using the wood screws (4 mm x 16 mm). L Remove the mounting bracket from the rear of the monitor station beforehand. L Before drilling, see page 13 for installation location. Mounting bracket 83.
G201CE(E).book Page 21 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation 3 Attach the wires that connect to the door station to the terminal. See page 26 for details on how to attach the wires. L See page 15 for the wire type and distance. L See the wiring schematic diagram on page 15.
G201CE(E).book Page 22 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation 4 Mount the monitor station to the mounting bracket. 1 2 Push the monitor station down until it is secure. 5 Take out the AC adaptor and the DC terminal from the case. L Push the arrow mark on the front case, then release from the rear case. L Take out the cardboard and wood screws. The wood screws are necessary when attaching the AC adaptor and the DC terminal to a wall (page 24).
G201CE(E).book Page 23 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation 6 Connect the power cable to the DC terminal, the power cord to the AC adaptor, then connect the power cord to the AC outlet (100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz). L Be sure to connect the power cable to the 2 holes on the left side of the DC terminal. L For details on how to attach the power cable, see page 26.
G201CE(E).book Page 24 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation To attach the AC adaptor and the DC terminal to a wall By placing the AC adaptor and the DC terminal in the case and mounting the case to the wall, you can protect the AC adaptor and the DC terminal from tampering and exposure. Note: L Disconnect the DC cord from the clamp on the rear of the DC terminal beforehand. See step 7 on page 23 for details. L Take out the cardboard and wood screws from the AC case beforehand.
G201CE(E).book Page 25 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation 3 Attach the front of the case. 1 2 Note: L To open the case again, push the bottom of the front case, then release from the rear case.
G201CE(E).book Page 26 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation To attach the power cable Monitor station Button Terminal connector DC terminal Button Terminal connector L While pressing on the button with a pointed object such as a screwdriver, insert the power cable into the terminal. L To disconnect the power cable, press on the button while pulling out.
G201CE(E).book Page 27 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Introduction and Installation Using with another machine Door station Monitor station PBX Door (Door Opener) Note: L See page 15 for wiring information. When connected to a PBX Connecting to a PBX allows you to answer door calls using additional machines. Please use only a Panasonic PBX (page 9). L If 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.
G201CE(E).book Page 28 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Using the Unit Turning {PBX MODE} switch ON/OFF When connecting to a PBX (page 30), turn {PBX MODE} switch on. If not, turn {PBX MODE} switch off. The default setting is {OFF}. 1 Remove the switch cover from the rear of the monitor station. L Use a sharp, thin object such as a mechanical pencil. Switch cover 2 Select {ON} or {OFF} (default).
G201CE(E).book Page 29 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Using the Unit 3 Attach the switch cover to the rear of the monitor station.
G201CE(E).book Page 30 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Using the Unit Connecting to a PBX Connecting to a PBX allows you to answer door calls from any telephone. See page 15 for wiring information. Please use only a Panasonic PBX. See page 9 for the PBX model list that is compatible and other optional hardware. Important: L Make sure {PBX MODE} switch is set to {ON} beforehand (page 28). The default setting is {OFF}.
G201CE(E).book Page 31 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Using the Unit Answering a door call There are 3 ways to answer a door call. Choose the desired mode by changing the {ANSWER} switch position. Important: L When speaking with a caller, speak in turns. If you and the caller speak at the same time, you will not hear each other.
G201CE(E).book Page 32 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Using the Unit {PUSH} mode (Push to talk mode) 1 2 3 When a ringer tone is heard, press {TALK}. Speak to the visitor. To end the conversation, press {TALK}. L The 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.
G201CE(E).book Page 33 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Using the Unit Note: L Speak clearly about 50 cm away from the microphone. L While 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. L If you do not answer a door call within 30 seconds, the display will turn off. If you press {TALK} again, the display will turn on again, and you can talk to the visitor.
G201CE(E).book Page 34 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM 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. {MONITOR} {BRIGHT} {TALK} 1 Press {MONITOR}. L The 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. L If necessary, press {BRIGHT} repeatedly to select the desired brightness. 2 To end monitoring, press {MONITOR}.
G201CE(E).book Page 35 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Using the Unit Opening a door (Door Opener) You can open the door using the monitor station (a separate Door Opener is required). {DOOR} 1 While the display is on, press and hold {DOOR}. L The door will remain open while {DOOR} is pressed.
G201CE(E).book Page 36 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Help Troubleshooting Problem Cause and solution The display is not clear or is blurry. L The surface of the door station is dirty. Clean it with a soft dry cloth. L The surface of the door station is wet with dew. Wait for the condensation to evaporate. L Change the brightness of the display by pressing {BRIGHT}. The display is white, or black or white lines are shown on the display.
G201CE(E).book Page 37 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM Help Problem Cause and solution 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 28). Cleaning Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth when cleaning. For excessive dirt, wipe the unit with a slightly damp cloth.
G201CE(E).book Page 38 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM General Information Technical data about this product Monitor station Power supply: Current consumption: Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Operating environment: Installation method: External material: 24 V DC Standby: Approx. 37 mA At operation: Approx. 420 mA Approx. height 136 mm x width 136 mm x depth 32 mm Approx.
G201CE(E).book Page 39 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM General Information Note: L Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. L The pictures and illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.
G201CE(E).book Page 40 Friday, November 11, 2005 4:46 PM For your future reference Date of purchase Serial number (found on the rear of the unit) Dealer’s name and address Dealer’s telephone number Attach your sales receipt here. Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan Copyright: L This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only.
