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

Monitor Station
 Installation and Operation Guide
Model No. VL-GM301A
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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...