VL-V566BX - Doorbell PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Door Station (Chime) with Camera
Brand	Panasonic
Model	VL-V566BX
Dimensions	Approx. 131 mm (H) x 50 mm (W) x 30.5 mm (D)
Weight	Approx. 200 g
Power Source	Supplied by the main monitor station
Operating Temperature	10 °C to 50 °C
Operating Humidity	Up to 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Camera	Built-in camera with adjustable angle (up/down, left/right up to 15°)
Call Button	Illuminated [CALL] button; press to ring tone
Water Drain Holes	Located at bottom to allow rainwater drainage
Wiring Type	General cable CAT-3 (max 50 m) or 22 AWG (max 100 m); loop resistance 10 Ω or lower
Installation Method	Wall-mounted using included mounting base and wood screws (3.8 mm x 20 mm)
Installation Height	Recommended 1450 mm from ground (standard position)
Camera Angle Adjustment	Via lever on rear; can face upwards, upper right, left, or upper left
Cleaning	Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth; avoid alcohol, polish, thinner, wax, petroleum, or boiling water
Safety Warnings	Do not disassemble; avoid installation near strong light, white walls, or direct sunlight; do not install where water can accumulate
Included Accessories	Wood screws (3.8 mm x 20 mm) for mounting base
Compliance	Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd., Japan

Frequently Asked Questions - VL-V566BX PANASONIC

How do I install the Panasonic VL-V566BX door station?

First, attach the mounting base to a vertical flat wall using the provided wood screws. Then adjust the camera angle using the lever on the rear. Connect the wire to the terminal connectors (non-polar) and fasten screws. Finally, mount the door station onto the base and secure with the screw.

What wiring is required for the VL-V566BX?

Use either CAT-3 general cable (max 50 m) or 22 AWG cable (max 100 m). The loop resistance must be 10 Ω or lower. Ensure connections are not made underground; if underground, use a protection tube.

How do I adjust the camera angle?

Locate the camera angle control lever on the rear of the door station. You can tilt the camera upwards, upper right, left, or upper left. Note that when set to upper left or upper right, the image may be slightly distorted.

What is the recommended installation height?

The standard installation height is 1450 mm from the ground when the camera faces forward at 0°. For lower installations (e.g., 100 mm), the camera angle may need adjustment to capture the visitor's face.

How do I clean the door station?

Wipe the unit with a dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, use a slightly damp cloth. Do not use alcohol, polish powder, powder soap, borzine, thinner, wax, petroleum, or boiling water as they may discolor or damage the finish.

What should I avoid during installation?

Avoid installing where direct sunlight shines on the unit, near areas with hydrogen sulfide gas, or where vibration or impact occurs. Also avoid positions where the background is white or where strong light reflects.

Can the camera see in the dark?

The manual does not specify night vision. In low light, the image colors may become unclear. The camera works best in well-lit conditions. If a strong light is shining on the door station, the visitor's face may not be visible.

What does the [CALL] button do?

When pressed, the [CALL] button sends a ring tone to the indoor monitor station. The button is illuminated when the power is on.

How do I ensure proper drainage?

The unit has water drain holes at the bottom. Do not cover these holes when installing the mounting base. They allow rainwater to drain out, preventing water damage.

What are the dimensions and weight of the door station?

The dimensions are approximately 131 mm (height) x 50 mm (width) x 30.5 mm (depth). The weight is approximately 200 g.

USER MANUAL VL-V566BX PANASONIC

Installation and Operation Guide

Door Station

Model No. VL-V566BX

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.

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

- Please 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 of

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. - Never install wiring during a lightning storm

- 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

- Install 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.

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

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.

Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd.

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

© Panasonic System Networks Co., Ltd. 2010

PNQW2397ZA SV0910MT0

Included accessories

- Wood screws

(3.8 mm × 20 mm)

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Location of controls

③ [CALL] button and indicator

●The indicator is lighted with a red LED

while the power is on.

- When a visitor presses the call button,

a ringer tone will ring.

④ Water drain holes

● These holes allow rain water to drain.

Do not cover them.

⑤ Panel

⑥ Speaker

⑦ Microphone

- Interceptions

■ Door station image quality

The following phenomena may occur. They are not malfunctions.

- If the sun can be seen, its center appears as a black dot.

- At 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 appeal greenish.

●During 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.

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)

(Excluding protruding sections) Approx. 200 a

Mass (Weight): 1ppm: 200 g Operating environment: -10 °C to 50 °C, Up to 90 % RH (Relative Humidity) non

condensing

Wall mount (Wall mount base included)

Flame retardant ABS resin

Note:

- Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

● The 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:

- Do 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.

This could cause a change in color of quality.

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

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

●Example: Installation height is 1450 mm (standard position).

Side view Top view

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°.

Note:

- The measurements and angles are for reference purposes and may vary depending on the environment.

- If 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 the background is a white wall, and direct s - Where direct sunlight will shine on the door station

- Do not place the door station in the locations where echoing occurs, causing the

unit to beep frequently

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

Wire type and distance

● Wire (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

Installing the door station

Important:

- On 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.

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

● Install the mounting base on a vertical flat wall.

- Before drilling, refer to "Before installation" for installation location.

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

●The angle can also be adjusted to the left or upper left.

Important:

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

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

① 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)

② Mount the door station to the mounting base.

③ Fasten the screw,

then close the

screw cover.