Panasonic Door Station Vl Gc003a Installation And Operation Guide

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Door Station.
Please read this Installation and Operation Guide before using the unit and save for future 
reference.
LBe sure to install the optional Face Panel (VL-GF001A) to avoid malfunction.
LIn the environment such as daylight, the door station image is shown in color. It is shown 
black and white in dark environments such as at night, and the background and periphery 
do not appear.
LThe object gets a greenish tint sometimes when face or hands are near the...

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Table of Contents
Important Information
Important safety instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Additional safety information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation Introductions
Included items  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Important Information
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...

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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...

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Installation Introductions
Included items
Optional item information
Available optional items
– Face panel (VL-GF001A-N, VL-GF001A-S, VL-GF001A-B) 123
No.ItemQuantityNotes
1Door station 1 ------
2Wood screws 4 For the door station.
(3.8 mm x 20 mm, 
1/8 x 3/4)
3Inch screws 4 For the door station.
(No. 6-32 UNC x 25 mm / 1)
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Installation Introductions
Location of controls
ACamera
LWhen 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.
BMicrophone
CScrew hole (for fastening the door station to the wall or switch box)
DSpeaker
ECall Button
LThe Call Button is lit with a blue LED light while the power is on.
LA visitor can press this button to call the monitor station.
FScrew (to fasten the optional face panel in place)
GWater drain...

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Installation Introductions
Before installation
LTo 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.
– Within 2 m (67) of a TV, microwave, personal computer, air conditioner or any other 
electrical device.
Standard...

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Installation Introductions
Image range:
650 mm (2519/32)
Image range:
1080 mm (4217/32)
 Upper/lower range
500 mm
(
1911/16)1160 mm
(
4521/32) 1810 mm
(
711/4)
500 mm
(
1911/16)
480 mm
(1829/32)480 mm
(1829/32)
500 mm
(
1911/16) 1450 mm
(57
3/32)
Image range:
710 mm (2715/16)
980 mm
(
3819/32) 1690 mm
(
6617/32)
1100 mm
(43
5/16)
Side view of the camera installed lower 
than the standard position and facing 
upward at 15  .Left/right range
Image range:
960 mm (37
13/16)
Center of the 
door station...

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Note:
LThe measurements and angles are for reference purposes and may vary depending on the 
environment.
LIf 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 reflecting direct sunlight.
– Where direct sunlight will shine on the door station.
– Where echoing occurs, causing the unit to beep...

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Installation Introductions
Installing the door station
Important: 
LAn optional face panel must be purchased beforehand (page 5).
LOn the bottom surface of the door station, there is a hole to allow water to drain. Do 
not cover it up when installing.
1Connect the wire to the terminal connector.
LSee page 9 for the wire type and distance.
LYou can change the camera angle using the camera angle control lever. See page 7 for 
details.
Terminal connector Camera angle control lever
Door station
Screw
Wire...