Panasonic Hd Visual Communication Unit Kx Vc500 Operating Manual

							Data Security
We recommend observing the security precautions
described in this section, in order to prevent the
disclosure of sensitive information.
Panasonic is not responsible for any damages
caused by improper use of this device.
Preventing Data Loss
Keep a separate record of all information stored in the
contact list.
Preventing Data Disclosure
•
Do not place this device in a location that can be
accessed or removed without authorization.
• If important information is saved on this device,
store it in an appropriate location.
• Do not store sensitive personal information in the
unit.
• In the following situations, make a record of
information stored in the contact list and return the
unit to the state it was in when purchased. Contact
your dealer for details.
–Before lending or disposing of the unit
– Before handing the unit over to a third party
– Before having the unit serviced
• Make sure the unit is serviced by only a certified
technician.
This device can register and store personal data (the
contact  list, 
connection history, etc.). In order to prevent
the disclosure of data stored on this device, make sure
to delete all data that is registered and stored on this
device prior to disposing of, lending, or returning this
device.
Preventing Data Disclosure over the
Network
• To ensure the security of private conversations,
only connect the unit to a secure network.
• To prevent unauthorized access, only connect the
unit to a network that is properly managed.
• Make sure all computers connected to the unit
employ up-to-date security measures. Privacy and Right of
Publicity
By 
installing 
and using this device, you are responsible
for maintaining the privacy and usage rights of images
and other data (including sound picked up by the
microphone). Use this device accordingly.
• Privacy is generally said to be, "A legal guarantee
and right not to have the details of one’s personal
life unreasonably publicized, and the right to be able
to control information about oneself. In addition,
right of publicity is a right not to have a likeness of
one’s face or figure photographed and publicized
without consent".
• When the Automatic Answer feature is enabled,
transmission begins as soon as a video conference
call is received. The receiver of the video
conference call will begin transmitting as soon as
the video conference call is received at any time,
from any caller. Please be aware when the
Automatic Answer feature is enabled, there is a risk
that due to an unexpected, automatically answered
video conference call, privacy rights may be
violated or sensitive information may be transmitted
to unauthorized parties. Document Version  2010-03  
Operating Manual 11 Before Operation 
						

							Federal Communications Commission
Requirements
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
manual,  may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
FCC CautionTo assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting
to other devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 12 Operating Manual
Document Version  2010-03  Before Operation 
						

							Part Names and Usage
Main Unit (Front)
Power LED
Shows the power status. The LED is red when the power is on and off when the power is off.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
Receives Remote Control signals. The maximum range of reception is approximately 8 m (26.2 ft) from
front of the KX-VC500, and approximately 3 m (9.8 ft) from 20° on each side, total 40
°.Start button
Press to make or manually answer video conference calls. (
Page 22, Page 28)End button
Press to end a video conference call.
Power button
Turns the power on and off. (Page 18)
Status LED
Shows the operational status of the KX-VC500. (
Page 17)Home button
Press to display the Home screen. (Page 
19)One-Touch Connection buttons (LED lit)
Press to select a dial destination from up to 5 destinations displayed on the Home screen. (
Page 22)Note
•During a video conference call, buttons other than  [Power] and [End] cannot be used.Document Version  2010-03  
Operating Manual 13P
r
e
p
a
r
a
t
i
o
n
PreparationABCD
E
FGH          
						

							Main Unit (Back)
RS-232C terminal
This terminal is not available for use.
MIC jack
Used to connect the Boundary Microphone (optional) (
Page 16).L/R jack
Used to connect general-purpose microphones (not for the Boundary Microphone).
LAN jack
Connect a LAN cable.
Camera Control terminal
This terminal is not available for use.
Main Camera terminal
Connect the main video camera with an HDMI cable.
Sub Camera terminal
Used to connect a second, sub video camera with an HDMI cable for sharing video contents apart from
the main video camera. (Page 39)
RGB terminal
Used to connect a computer for sending screens to participants. (
Page 37)HDMI terminal
Used to connect to the display with an HDMI cable.
Component terminal
Used to connect to the display with a component video cable.
Audio Out terminal
Used to connect an amplifier or active speaker.
GND terminal
Used to connect a grounding wire when the power cord
’s ground terminal connection is not available.AC IN
Connect the power cord.
14 Operating Manual
Document Version  2010-03  Preparation               
						

							Remote Control
Document Version  2010-03  
Operating Manual 15 PreparationPress to transmit the sub video cameras images to 
the other party. This operation is only available during 
a video conference call. (Page 40)
Press to display/hide information 
about the other party, guide area 
and duration, during a call. (Page 
21)
Press to change the layout of the 
screen during a call. (Page 30)
Press to return to the main camera 
after showing images from a 
computer or sub video camera. 
(Page 38, 40)
Press to display the Menu screen. 
(Page 20)
Press to end a call.
Press to confirm the selected item or 
entered information.
Press to return to the previous 
screen.
Press to adjust the volume during a 
call. Press [+] to increase and [–] to 
decrease the volume. (Page 33)
Press to adjust the sound quality 
during a call. (Page 36)
Press to mute the microphone 
during a call, so that the other party 
cannot hear your voice. (Page 34)
Press to display your contact list. 
This can only be pressed from the 
Home screen. Press to transmit the your computers 
screen to the other party. This 
operation is only available during a 
video conference call. (Page 38)
Press to enter screen standby mode. 
(Page 17)
Press to make or manually answer 
video conference calls. (Page 22, 28)
Press to move the cursor and select 
items.
Press to display the Home screen. 
(Page 19)
This button is not available for use. Press to select the feature assigned 
to each color. Available features are 
displayed in the guide area. (Page 
19)
Press to display the connection 
status of the network and peripheral 
devices. (Page 41)
Press to dial or perform settings where inputting digits/characters is 
required. (Page 51) The Remote Control 1/2/3 is not available for use.  
						

							Boundary Microphone (Optional Accessory)
Boundary Microphone
(Proprietary cable included.
Cable length: approx. 8.5  m
[approx. 28 ft]) Part No.:KX-VCA001NA
MIC Mute button
Press to mute your own voice so that other video conference call participants cannot hear you.
(Page 34)
LEDs
Indicate the operational status of the Boundary Microphone.
Red (on): Microphone is muted
Green (on): Transmitting
Orange (blinking in 1s intervals): Starting up
Off: No transmission in progress
Note
•Up to 4 Boundary Microphones can be connected in cascade.
• Contact your dealer for purchase information.
Federal Communications Commission Requirements Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
manual,  may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
FCC CautionTo assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting
to other devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Canada Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 16 Operating Manual
Document Version  2010-03  PreparationAB    
						

							LED Patterns
LEDs indicate the operational status of the KX-VC500, as follows: LED pattern Status
Slow blue flashing •Starting up
• Idle state
Blue on •In a video conference call (including when dialing,
receiving  a 
video conference call, and being disconnected)
Red on •An error has occurred.
• Maintenance is being performed.
Red flashing •A serious error has occurred.
Off •Power is off
• In screen standby mode Screen Standby
When  there 

is no video conference call transmission, and the KX-VC500 or remote control is not operated for
more than 10 minutes, or when the remote control’s  [Video Out On/Off] button is pressed, the KX-VC500
enters a screen standby mode. Video out to the display is suspended and the status LED turns off.
Screen standby mode ends when the KX-VC500 or remote control is operated, or when a video conference
call is received. Notice
•If screen standby mode ends and no image is visible, check to see if the display or camera ’s power
saving 

settings are enabled. Check each device’s manual for more information about its power saving
settings. Note
•When the 

KX-VC500 or remote control is operated and screen standby mode ends, the home screen
will be displayed.
• If a button is pressed on the KX-VC500 or remote control to end screen standby mode, that button ’s
operation is not performed in that case.
• If screen standby mode begins while editing information in the contact list or other screen, any unsaved
changes will be lost. Document Version  2010-03  
Operating Manual 17 Preparation 
						

							Turning the Power On/Off
Note
•Make sure that peripheral devices (e.g., display, main video camera) are turned on.
1 Press the  [Power] button 
on the front of the KX-VC500.
• The Power LED and all of the One-Touch
Connection button LEDs turn on. Then, the
One-Touch Connection button LEDs turn off, the
Status LED starts flashing blue slowly, and the
Home screen is displayed. •
When the power is turned off, the power LED turns
off. 18 Operating Manual
Document Version  2010-03  Preparation 1  
						

							Screen Display
Home Screen (Idle Screen)
Displayed  when 
the power is turned on. Also displayed when the  [Home] button is pressed on the KX-VC500
or on the remote control. Main Video Camera Image
Displays the video from the main video camera.
Unit Information
Displays the KX-VC500
’s name and IP address. Site/Group
Displays the name/group name assigned to One-Touch Connection number 1 through 5. If the name is
too long to display, it will be shortened and ended with 
"...".Guide
Displays operations you can perform with the remote control.
Status Indication
The status of the KX-VC500 is displayed with an icon.
Icon Status
Microphone is muted.
LAN cable or peripheral connection error
(no connection, device error, etc.).
Document Version  2010-03  
Operating Manual 19 PreparationA
B
C
DE         
						

							Menu Screen (Idle Screen)
Displayed when  [Menu] is pressed on the remote control. Displays operations you can perform and settings
you can change. Main Video Camera Image
Displays the video from the main video camera.
Unit Information
Displays the KX-VC500
’s name and IP address.Guide
Displays operations you can perform with the remote control when performing features or changing
settings.
Menu List
Displays the various functions you can use and settings available to change.
Status Indication
The status of the KX-VC500 is displayed with an icon. (
Page 19)20 Operating Manual
Document Version  2010-03  PreparationD
C
B
A
C
E