Installation and Operation Guide

Door Station

Model No. VL-V566BX

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.

LPlease read this guide before using the unit and save for future reference.

LPlease read this guide carefully, and install the unit safely and correctly by following the instructions. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this guide.

For your safety

To prevent severe injury and loss of life/property, read this section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper and safe operation of your unit.

WARNING

LTo reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit. Refer servicing 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.

LNever install wiring during a lightning storm.

LWhen 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.

CAUTION

LInstall the unit securely adhering to the instructions in this guide to prevent it from falling off the wall. Avoid installing onto low-strength walls, such as gypsum board, ALC (autoclaved lightweight concrete), concrete block, or veneer (less than 18 mm thick) walls.

LIf the wiring is underground, do not make any connections underground. LIf the wiring is underground, use a protection tube.

Included accessories

LWood screws ..................2

LAttached to the bag the door station

(3.8 mm × 20 mm)

is in.

Location of controls

 

 

A Lens cover

A

 

B Camera

 

C {CALL} button and indicator

 

 

 

G

LThe indicator is lighted with a red LED

B

 

while the power is on.

 

LWhen a visitor presses the call button,

 

 

 

F

a ringer tone will ring.

 

D Water drain holes

 

 

C

E

LThese holes allow rain water to drain.

Do not cover them.

 

 

 

 

E Panel

 

 

F Speaker

 

 

G Microphone

D

N Door station image quality

The following phenomena may occur. They are not malfunctions. LIf the sun can be seen, its center appears as a black dot.

LAt night or when there is poor lighting in the doorway, the image colors become unclear. If there is a light in the doorway, the image may appear greenish.

LDuring the daytime or if there is bright light in the doorway, the color of the visitor’s clothing may appear differently to the actual color.

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 near hydrogen sulfide.

Installation position of the door station and camera range

N Views when the camera is facing forwards at 0° (default).

LExample: Installation height is 1450 mm (standard position).

 

 

 

Side view

Top view

 

 

 

 

 

 

1810 mm

 

Center of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the door

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

station

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

650

mm

Image range:

 

 

 

 

 

66°

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

960 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image

 

1450 mm

range

87°

 

1160 mm

 

500 mm

 

 

 

500 mm

 

The camera angle can be adjusted using the camera angle control lever on the rear of the door station (step 3, “Installing the door station”), so that the image range can be changed.

N Side view when the camera is installed

N Top view when the camera is facing

lower than the standard position, and

left or right at 15° *1.

facing upwards at 15°.

 

LExample: Installation height is 1100 mm.

LExample: Camera angle faces left 15°.

Installing the door station

Important:

LOn the bottom surface of the door station, there are holes to allow water to drain. Do not cover them up when installing.

1 Remove the mounting base.

 

A Open the screw

B Loosen the

cover.

mounting screw.

TScrewdriver

Water drain holes

Mounting base

2 Attach the mounting base to the wall securely using the wood screws (3.8 mm x 20 mm).

LInstall the mounting base on a vertical flat wall.

LBefore drilling, refer to “Before installation” for installation location.

Wood screws

Mounting base

83.5 mm

Wall

Wire (Not included)

3 Adjust the camera angle using the camera angle control lever.

For your future reference

Date of purchase

Serial number (found on the rear of the door station)

Dealer’s name and address

Dealer’s telephone number

Specifications

Power source:

Supplied by the main monitor station

Dimensions:

Approx. height 131 mm x width 99 mm x depth 36.5 mm

 

(Excluding protruding sections)

Mass (Weight):

Approx. 200 g

Operating environment:

-10 °C to 50 °C, Up to 90 % RH (Relative Humidity) non

 

condensing

Installation method:

Wall mount (Wall mount base included)

External material:

Flame retardant ABS resin

 

 

 

 

 

 

1690 mm

 

Center of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image range:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

710

mm

1080 mm

the door

 

 

66°

 

station

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

270 mm

810 mm

 

Image

 

1100 mm

range

87°

980 mm

500 mm

 

 

500 mm

 

Rear view

Left

(maximum 15°)

Upwards

(maximum 15°)

<Examples of camera angle>

Camera angle control lever

Right

(maximum 15°)

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Note:

LDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.

LThe pictures and illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.

Cleaning

Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth when cleaning. For excessive dirt, wipe the unit with a slightly damp cloth.

Important:

LDo 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.

*1 If the camera points 15° upwards, the left or right angle is less than 7°.

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, and direct sunlight will reflect off it.

Where direct sunlight will shine on the door station.

LDo not place the door station in the locations where echoing occurs, causing the unit to beep frequently.

LMake sure the rear of the door station is not subject to water.

Wire type and distance

LWire (between the main monitor station and the door station):

Type

Distance

Loop resistance

General cable CAT-3

Maximum 50 m

10 Ω or lower

General cable 22 AWG (ø 0.65)

Maximum 100 m

<Facing forwards>

 

<Facing upwards>

 

<Facing right>

 

<Facing upper right>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LThe angle can also be adjusted to the left or upper left.

Important:

LWhen the camera angle is adjusted to the upper left or upper right, the image may be slightly distorted.

4 Connect the wire, then mount the door station to the mounting base.

A Unscrew the screws.

B Mount the door station

Push in the wire to the terminal connectors

to the mounting base.

(non polar), then tightly fasten the screws.

 

 

C Fasten the screw,

Wire (connecting to the main monitor station)

then close the

screw cover.

 

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Panasonic VL-566BX installation and operation guide Door Station, For your safety, Included accessories, Specifications