VL-GC001A.book Page 1 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM Door Station Installation and Operation Guide Model No. VL-GC001A Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Door Station. Please read this Installation and Operation Guide before using the unit and save for future reference.
VL-GC001A.book Page 2 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM Table of Contents Important Information Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For best performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VL-GC001A.book Page 3 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 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.
VL-GC001A.book Page 4 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM 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.
VL-GC001A.book Page 5 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM Introduction and Installation Included items 1 2 3 4 5 No. Item Quantity Notes 1 Door station 1 2 Mounting bracket 1 Attached to rear of the door station. 3 Wood screws 2 For the door station. (3.8 mm x 20 mm, 1/8" x13/16") 4 Allen wrench 1 5 Bolt covers 2 ------ -----One for spare.
VL-GC001A.book Page 6 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM Introduction and Installation Location of controls 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 display of the monitor station. B Microphone C Call Button L The Call Button is lit with a blue LED light while the power is on. L A visitor can press this button to call the monitor station.
VL-GC001A.book Page 7 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM Introduction and Installation Before installation To avoid malfunction or communication disturbances, do not install the door 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.
VL-GC001A.book Page 8 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 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.
VL-GC001A.book Page 9 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM Introduction and Installation Installing the door station Make sure to install the door station on a flat, vertical wall. Important information: 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 wrench and remove the mounting bracket from the rear of the door station.
VL-GC001A.book Page 10 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM Introduction and Installation 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the wood screws (3.8 mm x 20 mm, 1/8'' x 13/16''). L Before drilling, see page 7 for installation location. Mounting bracket 83.5 mm (35/16") Wood screws Wall 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 8 for the wire type and distance.
VL-GC001A.book Page 11 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM Introduction and Installation L If you want to connect the wires without them going through a hole in the wall behind the mounting bracket, 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.
VL-GC001A.book Page 12 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM Introduction and Installation 5 Insert the hex-head screw using the longer end of the allen wrench. Hex-head screw Allen wrench 6 Attach the bolt cover using the shorter end of the allen wrench. L Use protrusion on the shorter end of the allen wrench to rotate the bolt cover until it is secure.
VL-GC001A.book Page 13 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM 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: L Do 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.
VL-GC001A.book Page 14 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM General Information Technical data about this product Power supply*1: Dimensions: Mass (Weight): Operating environment: Installation method: External material: Standby: Approximately 5 V DC (2 mA) At operation: Approximately 20 V DC (180 mA) Approximately height 165 mm x width 90 mm x depth 35 mm (61/2" x 39/16" x 13/8") Approximately 330 g (0.72 lb.
VL-GC001A.book Page 15 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 PM General Information FCC and Other Information 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.
VL-GC001A.book Page 16 Monday, February 28, 2005 12:08 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 Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094, U.S.A. Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985, U.S.A.
