Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. For assistance, visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico. Operating Instructions Home Communication System...
Feature highlights Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Home Communication System Cordless Video Camera Station. Important: L For information about the handsets, cordless camera, and other compatible Panasonic units, see page 6. Telephone and monitoring features N 2 line telephone While one line is in use, you can make or answer a call using the other line.
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– Connect to the Internet or to another computer using a MULTI TALK V phone N MULTI TALK V Printing Utility Allows you to use your computer to register this unit in order to print images from the unit to your computer’s printer. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp...
Rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery Corded headset Note: L You can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic units (page 6). Sales and support information L To order these accessories, call 1-800-332-5368. L TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277.
L Headset and cellular phone must have Bluetooth capability and must be compatible to the home communication system. For more details and the list of compatible cellular phones, please visit: www.panasonic.com/MultiTalkV For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Other devices: max. 10 Cordless camera KX-THA13: max.
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Your home Video monitor Cellular connection (Bluetooth compatible) Your cellular phone For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp This feature allows you and the person you are talking to to see each other in real time for an outside call using the handsets.
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Introduction Data link feature Video phone using TV Your home For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp This feature allows you to access the Internet or another computer by connecting the units (A, B, C, and the base unit) with the USB cable or a USB adaptor (D) to your computer.
L The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places: Near obstacles For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp such as hills, tunnels, underground, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc. L Operating near 2.4 GHz electrical appliances may cause interference.
Preparation Setting up the unit Connecting the AC adaptor L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV203. Note: L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)
Discharged Note: L When the battery needs to be charged, the unit beeps intermittently while it is in use. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Panasonic battery performance Operation Operating time While in use Voice call: Up to 2.5 (talking) hours Video call: Up to 1.5...
Preparation Battery replacement Important: L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic battery noted on page 5. Press the notch of the cover firmly (A), and slide it in the direction of the arrow (B). Replace the old battery with a new one.
E Display F Speaker G MIC (Microphone) H USB port I Headset jack/Audio jack For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp M N O P Q J {RESET} K Soft keys (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6) L {*} (TONE) M {MUTE} {CLEAR}...
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Preparation Adjusting the camera lens angle Aim the camera lens by rotating the lens forward or backward. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp...
2 on the unit is off. Line 1 or line 2 ringer on the unit is off. When customizing the unit: indicates the current setting. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Displayed Meaning item Mute is on during a video MUTE call.
Menu icon Menu/feature Phonebook Caller list Message playback Ringer settings Slide-show Display settings Video phone settings Other items For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Symbols used in these operating instructions Symbols used for operations Symbol MONITOR MENU q, G, i, s, E, t,...
Important: L Before registering this or any other compatible Panasonic units to your base unit, we recommend you change your base unit’s PIN so that other Bluetooth devices in the area are not accidentally registered at the same time.
L Use the speakerphone in a quiet environment. Adjusting the speaker volume Press {^} or {V} while talking. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Making a call using the redial list The last 10 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list.
L To change the line selection, see page Temporary ringer off While the unit is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {OFF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Making/Answering Calls Useful features during a call HOLD button This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold.
(page 11). – the maximum number of extensions that can be used at a time may decrease. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Voice enhancer This feature clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand (page 48).
{OK} “Set Ringer ID” i {SELECT} Select the desired ringer ID (page 26). i {OK} “Set Picture ID” i {SELECT} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Select the desired item. Images stored in the Sample unit at the time of pictures purchase.
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{CLEAR}. Enter the appropriate character or number. Note: L Press and hold {CLEAR} to erase all characters or numbers. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Finding and calling a phonebook item Phonebook items can be searched for – .
{M1} or {M2} i {EDIT} Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item. {SAVE} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Making a call using a quick dial key {M1} or {M2} L You can also make a call by pressing {LINE1} or {LINE2}.
Copying phonebook items You can copy one or all of the phonebook items from this unit to the phonebook of the base unit or a compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA11/KX-THA12/KX-THA16/ KX-THA17). Important: L The picture ID setting for phonebook items is not copied.
L If the unit is connected to a PBX system, caller information may not be received properly. Consult your PBX supplier. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Caller ID Service Private name display When caller information is received and it...
IDs are not displayed for either line, even after one line answers the call individually. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Caller list Caller information for the last 50 different callers is logged in the caller list. You can use this list to return missed calls.
L If you move to another area, you can turn this feature off to erase previously For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Caller ID Service edited area codes. To use this feature again, turn it on and reprogram the area codes you want to edit once again.
To have a video call with the other party, the other party must also have a compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA12/ KX-THA16/KX-THA17) with the base unit (KX-TH102) or ITU-T H.324 compatible device. To maximize the performance capabilities, we highly recommend that...
You can zoom in on the other party’s image on your display. During a video call, press {MENU}. “Display mode” i {SELECT} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Press {>} to select the zoom mode. Press {<} to return to the wide mode. {SAVE}...
During a video call, press {PAUSE VIDEO}. L To resume sending live video, press {PAUSE VIDEO}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Showing an image During a video call, you can send an image to the other party instead of live video. You can also use this feature for privacy.
You can transfer a call that is on hold (page 32). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp {MENU} (F6) i u i {SELECT} “Hold options” i {SELECT} Select the desired item. (Default: “Hold only”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}...
Intercom Intercom feature Intercom calls can be made between this unit and the base unit, and between this unit and another compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA11/KX-THA12/KX-THA16/ KX-THA17). Making intercom calls {INTERCOM} To page the base unit, press {0}. To page the handset, enter its extension number ({1} to {8}).
Note: L After you press {9}, the caller hears the greeting message and can leave a message after the beep. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Conference calls Conference call with 2 outside calls While you are talking with an outside caller,...
When another participating party cannot join a conversation, “System is busy. Please try again later.” is displayed. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Call share This feature allows the unit to join an existing outside call. Joining a conversation Join the conversation by pressing {LINE1}...
{MENU} (F6) i x i {SELECT} “Monitor access” i {SELECT} Select the desired setting. (Default: “Deny”) i {SAVE} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Audio monitor This feature allows you to listen to the audio in the room where the handset or base unit is located.
Video monitor This feature allows the unit to monitor the image and sound of the room where the compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA12/ KX-THA16/KX-THA17) or the cordless camera (KX-THA13) is located. Important: L Before you start monitoring, confirm that the camera lens of the monitored unit has been adjusted to the correct angle.
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“Camera & Audio” i {SELECT} Select the cordless camera (indicated by z). i {SELECT} Press {OFF} to stop monitoring. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Viewing and saving images from the cordless camera into the unit You can view the images stored in the cordless camera and save them in the unit.
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MIC. Cordless video camera station (KX- THA16): Press {OFF} to stop monitoring. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp If “Camera detect” is displayed If you do not answer the page from the cordless camera, “Camera detect” is displayed on the unit. This lets you know if you should monitor the cordless camera which has paged you.
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Press {<} to decrease the brightness. {SAVE} Displaying the image upside down You can turn the camera image upside down. This feature is useful when you mount the cordless camera upside down. Start monitoring (page 36). i {UPSIDE DOWN} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Monitoring...
Follow steps 1 and 2, “Taking a picture”. Press {BRIGHTNESS}. Press {>} to improve the brightness. Press {<} to decrease the brightness. {SAVE} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Displaying the image upside down Follow steps 1 and 2, “Taking a picture”. Press {UPSIDE DOWN}. Note: L A maximum of 98 images can be stored in the unit.
Editing the image title Press {EDIT TITLE} while viewing the desired image. Edit the title (max. 15 characters; page 22). i {SAVE} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Built-in camera Erasing images Important: L If the erased image was selected for the wallpaper, the sample picture (default) is used instead of that image.
L When the ringer volume is set to off for a line, the unit does not ring for outside calls received on that line. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Ringer tone You can change the ringer tone heard when an outside call is received.
“Customize ring” i {SELECT} “Record” i {SELECT} Start playing the audio device. Press {REC.} to start recording. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Programmable Settings To stop recording, press {STOP}. L To listen to the recording, select “Playback”, then press {SELECT}.
{MENU} (F6) i s i {SELECT} “Interrupt tone” i {SELECT} Select the desired setting. (Default: “2”) i {SAVE} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Display settings Wallpaper You can select the “wallpaper” pattern shown on the display in standby mode.
{MENU} (F6) i t i {SELECT} “LCD contrast” i {SELECT} Select the desired setting. (Default: Level 5) i {SAVE} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Programmable Settings Slide show This feature allows you to view images as a slide show while the unit is in standby mode.
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2, “Adding images to the play list”, page 45. Turning the slide show off Press {SLIDE SHOW OFF} (F1). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Selecting a play pattern in a slide show You can select the order that images are displayed in.
{SAVE} i {OFF} Note: L You can also adjust the music volume by pressing {^} or {V} during the slide show. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Programmable Settings Other settings Date and time L You only need to program this setting once using either this unit, the handset, or the base unit.
{MENU} (F6) i x i {SELECT} “Talking CallerID” i {SELECT} Select the desired setting. (Default: “On”) i {SAVE} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Key tone You can select whether or not key tones are heard when keys are pressed. Key tones include confirmation tones and error tones.
L If the base unit is connected via a PBX, certain PBX functions (call transferring, etc.) may not work correctly. Consult your PBX supplier for the correct setting. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Programmable Settings Line mode Generally, the line mode setting should not be adjusted.
The unit can display the Internet address where you can download the operating instructions or get further information for this product using your computer. {MENU} (F6) i x i {SELECT} “Customer support” i {SELECT} L The Internet address is displayed. {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp...
L Messages are retained even if a power failure occurs. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Answering System Listening to messages When new messages have been recorded, “New message” is displayed.
*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is played. *2 To resume operation, press a command key within 15 seconds, or the voice guidance will start. Note: L After selecting the line(s), memo messages do not play. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp...
– use the base unit to connect to the cellular phone. For more information, see the operating instructions included with your base unit. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit Making/answering calls using a cellular line...
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 6 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call is disconnected. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Using the land line during a cellular call Holding a cellular call to make or...
L If you erase a customized ring for cellular call, “Tone 3” (default) is used instead of that ringer tone. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit Transferring a cellular call Cellular calls can be transferred between...
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To talk only with the cellular caller, press {CELL}. To resume both lines, press {CONF}. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Conference call with a cellular call and an intercom call While you are talking on a cellular call, one more extension can join the conversation and establish a conference call.
“Print settings” i {SELECT} “Network settings” i {SELECT} “IP address mode” i {SELECT} “Auto” i {SAVE} i {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Setting an IP address manually (“Static”) To assign a specific IP address and subnet mask, select “Static”, then enter the IP address and subnet mask you wish to assign to the unit.
“Select printer” i {SELECT} {CHANGE} Select the desired computer. i {SAVE} {OFF} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Note: L If you change the computer’s network interface (LAN card, wireless network card, USB adaptor, etc.), you must repeat the procedure above before you can print again.
12 images are printed per letter-sized page. L To stop printing, press {OFF} while “Please wait” is displayed. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Printing images during a video call or while video monitoring (“Auto print”) During a video call with an outside party...
L Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. L Screen shots are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. L All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp ® ® Windows 98SE, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft ®...
8 handsets have already been registered. Failed For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Cause & solution L The called handset or base unit is in use. L Other users are using the line(s). Wait until the line button light or the line status icon goes out.
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Phonebook full System is busy. Please try again later. Title error For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Cause & solution L The destination unit’s phonebook memory is full. Erase unnecessary items from the destination unit’s phonebook (page 23). L The destination unit is out of area.
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PC search error IP address is wrong Subnet mask is wrong For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Cause & solution L The unit has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit, and try again. L Confirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
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L If you change the computer’s network interface (LAN card, wireless network card, USB adaptor, etc.), you must select the computer again before you can print again (page 58). Process error L Data traffic is heavy. Try again later. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp...
Problem I cannot program items. While programming, the unit starts to ring. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Cause & solution L Check the connection (page 10). L The unit has not been registered to the base unit. Register the unit (page 17).
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L If the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long, the number will not be redialed correctly. Dial the number manually. L Make sure that a Panasonic optional headset is connected properly (page 12). L Make sure that you have long distance service.
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I cannot dial the phone number edited in the caller list. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Cause & solution L The destination handset may have lost communication with the base unit, or the destination unit user may have pressed {C} or {s} on the handset or {SP-PHONE} on the base unit.
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Panasonic unit (KX- THA12/KX-THA13/KX- THA16/KX-THA17) is poor. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Cause & solution L In order to use Caller ID, Call Waiting, or Call Waiting Caller ID (CWID), you must first contact your telephone company and subscribe to the desired service.
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3 continues to flash, or 4 is displayed. The display is blank. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Cause & solution L Adjust the display brightness setting (page 39). L There is a strong sunlight or a backlight in the place where the destination unit is located.
Useful Information RESET button If the unit does not work, press {RESET} on the bottom of the unit using a pointed object such as a pen. { RESET } RESET For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp...
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Useful Information user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: –...
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These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262). For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Medical L Consult the manufacturer of any...
Trademarks L The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic is under license. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp 5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F) 2.402 GHz –...
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-8855. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B Door #12 McAllen, TX 78503 For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. For Limited Warranty service for headsets if a headset is included with this product please call Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262).
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Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp...
Registration Interrupt tone Key tone LCD contrast (Display contrast) Line select Memory status Music volume Play list Play pattern Phonebook Ringer tone For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Feature Default setting code {1}{8}{2} Color 1 {2}{1}{4} {1}{8}{6} – {2}{1}{3} – {6}{8}{0} –...
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Monitor access Viewer (Picture gallery) Video phone features Feature Hold options Privacy image Video access Video phone mode Answering system features Feature Message playback For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Feature Default setting code High {1}{6}{0} {1}{2}{0} Tone {1}{2}{1} 700ms {1}{2}{2}...
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(For cellular phones) Print settings Feature IP address mode Network connect Select printer (Selecting a printing PC) Set static IP Set TCP port No. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Feature Default setting code {6}{2}{9} Tone 3 High {6}{2}{8} Feature Default setting...
USB cable: 60 Customer support: 50 Customize ring: 43 D Date and time: 47 Deregistration: 17 Device name: 48 Dialing mode: 49 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Direct commands: 77 Display Color: 45 Contrast: 45 Language: 17 E Error icons: 64...
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Hold options: 31 Making/answering calls: 28 Pause video: 30 Privacy image: 31 Video access: 31 Video phone mode: 31 Volume Ringer: 42 Speaker: 18 W Wallpaper: 44 Warranty: 75 When: 36 WOL (Wake on LAN): 58 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp Index...
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Notes For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp...
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Notes For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp...
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L Send the unit to Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. L Do not send your unit to Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.