Aiphone GT-1C-L Intercom System User Manual


 
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
(Negligence could result in death or serious injury.)
1. Do not dismantle or alter the unit. Fire or electric shock could result.
2. Keep the unit away from water or any other liquid. Fire or electric shock could result.
3. Do not put any metal or flammable material into the unit through the openings. Fire or
electric shock could result.
CAUTION
(Negligence could result in injury to people or damage to
property.)
1. Do not install the unit in any of the following locations. Fire, electric shock, or unit
trouble could result.
* Places under direct sunlight or places near heating equipment that varies in tempera-
ture.
* Places subject to dust, oil, chemicals, etc.
* Places subject to moisture and humidity extremes, such as bathrooms, cellars, green-
houses, etc.
* Places where the temperature is quite low, s
uch as inside a refrigerated area or in front
of an air conditioner.
* Places subject to steam or smoke (near heating or cooking surfaces).
* Where noise generating devices such as dimmer switches or inverter electrical appli-
ances are close by.
2. Do not put anything on the unit or cover the unit with cloth, etc. Fire or unit trouble
could result.
3. Do not press on the LCD or subject it to high impact. The LCD glass could be punc-
tured and result in an injury.
4. If the LCD is punctured, do not allow skin contact with the liquid crystal inside. Inflam-
mation could result.
* If liquid crystal is ingested, immediately gargle with water and seek medical attention.
* If contact with the eyes or skin occurs, clean with pure water for at least 15 minutes and
seek medical attention.
5. Do not place (install) the unit in locations subject to frequent vibration or impact. In-
jury or damage could result if the unit falls.
General Precautions
1. Keep the unit more than 1 m away from radio or TV set.
2. This unit is for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.
3. In areas where broadcasting station antennas are close by, intercom system may be af-
fected by radio frequency interference.
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. As to other manufacturer's devices (such as sensor, detectors, door releases) used with this
system, comply with the Specifications and Warranty conditions that the manufacturers or
venders present.
5. If the unit is down or does not operate properly, turn off the unit's power supply.
6. The unit is for wall-mount use only. For desktop applications, use desk stand.
7. When wall-mounted, the top of t
he unit may darken. This does not indicate a malfunction.
8. The unit case may become warm with use, but this is not a unit malfunction.
9. If a cellular phone is used close by, the unit may malfunction.
10. The LCD panel is manufactured with very high precision techniques. Please be aware of
this in advance.
11. Refrain from using this unit in sunlit areas.
12. At night, due to reduced lighting on the
object, the monitor sees more noise and the face
becomes more difficult to see, but this is not malfunction.
13. Talk within 50 cm (20") or less from the unit. If you stand too far away, it may be difficult
for the other person to hear the communication.
14. If there are loud noises around the unit (such as music playing or children crying), the
sound may break up and be difficult to hear.
15. During c
ommunication, if you speak before the other person has finished talking, your
voice may not come through clearly. Communication will proceed smoothly if you wait
until the other person has finished before speaking.
16. At a gate or porch illuminated by a fluorescent lamp, the picture may vary, but this is not a
malfunction.
17. When outside temperature lowers sharply after rainfall, etc., the inside of
the camera may
fog up slightly, causing a blurry picture, but this is not a malfunction. Normal operation
will be restored when moisture evaporates.
18. Due to the environmental sound around the unit, it may hinder smooth communication, but
this is not a malfunction.
19. When protection film is affixed to a unit, be sure to remove this before use.
20. The outline of video images displayed by video doo
r station may differ from that of the
actual person(s) or background, but this is not a malfunction.
21. If the screen of a video door station freezes during wintertime, the picture may become
difficult to see or the CALL button may not move, but this is not a malfunction.
22. The unit turns inoperative during power failure.
23. When putting a hearing aid into T-mode and approaching the unit, the inte
rcom system
may be affected by radio frequency interference etc., depending on the installation envi-
ronment.
24. Be careful about where the unit is used, as use of computers, televisions, or radios near the
unit may affect transmission from the unit or cause unwanted noise.
25. If very bright light such as direct sunlight hits the camera, white lines may appear on the
screen or the light may creat
e a reflection pattern on the screen. This will make it difficult
to see the caller's face, but this is not a unit malfunction.
General Prohibitions
Prohibition to Dismantle the Unit
Prohibition on Subjecting the Unit to Water
General Precautions