Panasonic VL-566BX User Manual

1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan

Door Station

Model No. VL-V566BX

Installation and Operation Guide

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

To 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. L

When 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.

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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

Attach your sales receipt here.

Included accessories

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

(3.8 mm × 20 mm)

L Attached to the bag the door station

is in.

Location of controls

A Lens cover B Camera C {CALL} button and indicator

LThe indicator is lighted with a red LED

while the power is on.

LWhen a visitor presses the call button,

a ringer tone will ring.

D Water drain holes

LThese holes allow rain water to drain.

Do not cover them.

E Panel F Speaker G Microphone

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 sulﬁ de.

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

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 reﬂ ect 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.

L Make 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

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.

Side view when the camera is installed lower than the standard position, and facing upwards at 15°.

Example: Installation height is 1100 mm.

Top view when the camera is facing left or right at 15° *

Example: Camera angle faces left 15°.

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

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

cover.

TScrewdriver

Mounting base

B Loosen the

mounting screw.

Water drain holes

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

83.5 mm

Wall

Wire (Not included)

Mounting base

Wood screws

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

Important:

LWhen the camera angle is adjusted to the upper left or upper right, the

image may be slightly distorted.

LThe angle can also be adjusted to

the left or upper left.

Rear view

Camera angle control lever

Left

(maximum 15°)

Right

(maximum 15°)

Upwards

(maximum 15°)

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

A Unscrew the screws.

Push in the wire to the terminal connectors (non polar), then tightly fasten the screws.

Wire (connecting to the main monitor station)

C Fasten the screw,

then close the screw cover.

B Mount the door station

to the mounting base.

Speciﬁ cations

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

Note:

LDesign and speciﬁ cations 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.

Center of the door station

1450 mm

500 mm

1810 mm

66°

Image range

1160 mm

1690 mm

650 mm

Image range: 960 mm

500 mm

87°

Center of the door station

1100 mm

500 mm

710 mm

66°

Image range

980 mm

Image range: 1080 mm

270 mm

810 mm

87°

500 mm

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