Operating Instructions Installation Instructions provided HD Communication Camera Model No. GP-VD131 Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. For instructions on how to operate this HD Communication Camera and how to establish its settings, refer to the operating instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit to be connected.
Safety precautions For U.S.A. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Safety precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
Safety precautions Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
Safety precautions We declare under our sole responsibility that the product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards or other normative documents following the provisions of Directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC. Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß das Produkt, auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit den folgenden Normen oder normativen Dokumenten übereinstimmt. Gemäß den Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2006/95/EC und 2004/108/EC.
Contents Safety precautions ........................................................... 2 Connections .................................................................... 17 Before use ......................................................................... 7 Connections to the HD Visual Communication Unit and AC adapter ............................................................ 17 Overview ........................................................................
Before use pOverview pAbout copyright and licence pp This unit is a full HD camera integrated with a pan-tilt head and featuring a 1/2.8-type full HD CMOS sensor and digital signal processor (DSP). pp This unit is designed to be used exclusively with Panasonic HD Visual Communication Units.
Characteristics 1/2.8-type CMOS sensor and high-performance 3 zoom lens featured pp A 1/2.8-type full HD CMOS sensor and DSP (digital signal processor) are incorporated. High-quality pictures are obtained by video processing in many different kinds of ways. pp In addition to its optical 3 zoom lens, the unit comes with a 4 digital zoom to achieve high-quality images that overflow with ambiance.
Installation precautions In addition to heeding the points presented in the “Safety precautions”, observe the following precautions as well. Ensure that the installation work complies with the technical standards governing electrical equipment. This unit is for indoor use only. It cannot be used outdoors. Avoid installation in a location where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods or near a cooling or heating appliance.
Installation precautions Use the dedicated AC adapter and power cable provided with the unit. Connect the AC adapter and power cable to the power inlet securely. The power cable supplied with this unit must always be used with this unit. The unit cannot be used with a power cable which is not supplied with the unit. Neither can the power cable supplied with the unit be used with any other device.
Operating precautions Shoot under the proper lighting conditions. To produce pictures with eye-pleasing colors, shoot under the proper lighting conditions. The pictures may not appear with their proper colors when shooting under fluorescent lights. Select the proper lighting as required.
Operating precautions Handle the unit carefully. Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong impact or vibration. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction. When the unit is not in use Turn off the unit’s power when it is not in use. When the unit is no longer going to be used, do not leave it lying around, but be absolutely sure to dispose of it properly. Do not touch the optical system parts. Under no circumstances must they be touched.
The remote control through function and IR repeater function This unit is provided with a remote control through function and IR repeater function. These functions are used when this unit is installed apart from the HD Visual Communication Unit so that the HD Visual Communication Unit can be operated using this unit’s remote controller signal receiver to receive signals from the remote controller.
The remote control through function and IR repeater function qpRemote control operations using the IR repeater function The remote controller signal receiver of this unit receives the signals from the remote controller. The HD Visual Communication Unit and this unit are operated via the IR system cable. This unit Remote control signal receiver HD Visual Communication Unit Remote controller signal receiver IR system cable pp The figure does not show the HDMI cable.
Parts and their functions 1 Remote controller signal receiver Light sensors are located in two places at the front of the camera pedestal. Used when the remote control through function and IR repeater function are used (pages 13 and 14). 2 Status display lamp This lights in the following way depending on the status of the unit.
Installation pWhen installing the unit on a desk Place the unit flat on the surface. Notes pp Install the unit in a stable location which will not be susceptible to shaking. If the unit is installed in a location which is susceptible to shaking, this will cause the unit’s images to shake in turn. pp Take care not to allow the unit to fall or otherwise be damaged during installation. pp When carrying the unit, do not hold it by its head. pp Do not take hold of the camera head or rotate it.
Connections pConnections to the HD Visual Communication Unit and AC adapter HD Visual Communication Unit KX-VC1300, KX-VC1600 KX-VC300, KX-VC600 This unit HDMI cable (sold separately) AC adapter Power cable* * Use the power cable that is suited to your locality. pp For details on how to operate the unit and select its settings, refer to the operating instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit to be connected.
Connections pInstallation precautions for the IR system cable pp Place the HD Visual Communication Unit behind the doors of a system rack, for example, to ensure that the signals of the remote controller will not be received directly. If these signals are received directly, they will interfere with the signals of the IR system cable, and the operations concerned will not be performed properly.
How to turn the power on and off pTurning the power on pp This unit does not have a power switch. Its power is turned on when power is supplied to the unit. Unit’s power OFF Status display lamp: Off Power is supplied. Standby mode Status display lamp: Orange When the power of the HD Visual Communication Unit has been turned on and the unit has been connected properly (about 30 seconds after) Power ON mode Status display lamp: Green pp The camera moves so that it is positioned at the home position.
Factory setting pFactory settings for the setting items Item Factory setting Brightness Auto White Balance Auto Focus Focus Position: Center, Focus Mode: Auto Backlight OFF Digital Zoom OFF Preset number 1-9 Pan/Tilt Position: Center Brightness: Auto White Balance: Auto Focus: Auto Home Position* Fixed at preset number 5 * The camera moves to this position first when its power is turned on.
Troubleshooting qpOperation Symptom Cause and remedial action Reference pages pp Is the power plug securely connected to the AC outlet? ––– pp Are the AC adapter and the power cable connected properly? P.17 pp Is the power on? If the unit’s status display lamp is off, it means that the unit’s power is not being supplied. P.
Troubleshooting qpVideo Symptom Cause and remedial action pp Has the unit been connected properly to the HD Visual Communication Unit? No pictures are displayed or the pictures are disturbed pp Has the camera been selected correctly from the HD Visual Communication Unit? pp Are all the service switches at the OFF position? Reference pages P.17 Operating instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit P.15 pp Is the focus set to manual? Auto focusing is initiated as soon as the focus is set to auto.
Troubleshooting Symptom The pictures are too light or too dark Cause and remedial action pp Adjust the brightness manually. Reference pages Operating instructions of the HD Visual Communication Unit pp If a subject has suddenly crossed in front of the camera, it may appear slightly distorted because this camera uses a CMOS image sensor. This is normal and not indicative of any problem. ––– pp The subjects sometimes appear distorted owing to the characteristics of the wide-angle lens used.
Appearance Unit: mm {inch} 139 {5-15/32} 100 {3-15/16} 133 {5-1/4} 127 {5} 24
Specifications Power requirements: Power consumption: DC 16 V 10 % (AC adapter provided) 600 mA indicates safety information. p GENERAL p FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE Ambient operating temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C {+32 °F to +104 °F} [Camera unit] Imaging sensors: 1/2.8-type Full-HD CMOS Storage temperature: –20 °C to +50 °C {–4 °F to +122 °F} Lens: Allowable humidity ranges: 20 % to 90 % (no condensation) Motorized 3 zoom, F1.2 to 2.0 (f=3.0 mm to 9.
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