Panasonic Hd Visual Communication Unit Kx Vc500 Operating Manual

							Displaying the Connection Status
You can confirm the connection status of the network and peripheral devices.1 Press [Status].
•The connections status screen is displayed. An
"X" mark is displayed next to any network or
peripheral devices connection that is not in normal
operation.
Example: The Boundary Microphone connection is
not normally operating. •
If [Status] is pressed when showing a secondary
video source,  "PC" or "Sub Camera"  (depending
on the secondary source in use) will be displayed
instead of "Main Camera" .
• The screen displays the connection status at the
time 
when  [Status]
 was pressed. It does not update
even if a connection status changes.
• "MIC" displays the connection status of the
Boundary Microphone only. The connection status
of general-purpose microphones is not displayed. 2
Press [Back] .
• The display returns to the screen in use before the
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							Displaying Unit Information
1Press [Status] twice.
•The unit information screen is displayed. •
If [Status] is pressed twice during a video
conference call, the IP address, packet loss rate,
and connection bandwidth for two parties is
displayed under  "Site 1" and "Site 2".
Communication encryption status is also displayed
under "Encryption". This information is not
displayed when no communication is occurring.
2 Press [Back] .
• The display returns to the screen in use before the
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							Adding Contacts to the
Contact List
You 
can 
register the information of up to 99 contacts in
the contact list. Note
•If a 

video conference call is received while data
is being entered, the data entry is interrupted
and any unsaved data is lost.
Registering a New Contact
Registering a Single-party Contact
1. Press [Menu].
•The Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use [ ][ ] to select "New Contact" and press
[Enter].
• The  contact 

list registration screen is displayed. 3.
Use [ ][ ] to select the below items for input:
"Site/Group": Enter a name for the contact (up to
16 characters) (Page 51 )
"Speed Dial"

: Enter a speed dial number  (1–99)
"Multi-Point" : Use [ ][ ] to select "No"
"IP Address": Enter an IP address
• If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers,
enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter
like [.001].
Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].
–Correct entry: [192.168.0.1]
– Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]
"Max. Bandwidth": Set to  "Auto" (default)
• For making settings other than  "Auto" contact
your dealer.
4. Press [G].
•A dialog 

box to confirm the saving of settings is
displayed.
5. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].
• The contact list screen is displayed. Note
•To continue 

entering another contact, press
[B] and repeat steps 3–5.
6. Press [Home].
•The Home screen is displayed.
Registering a Multiple-party Contact
1. Press [Menu].
•The Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use [ ][ ] to select "New Contact" and press
[Enter].
• The  contact 

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							3.
Use [ ][ ] to select the below items for input:
"Site/Group": Enter a name for the video
conference call (up to 16 characters). ( Page 51)
"Speed Dial"
: Enter a speed dial number  (1–99).
"Multi-Point" : Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes"
For  "Site  1

" /  "Site 2": Use the following procedure
to select these from the contact list screen.
1. Use [ ][ ] to select "Site 1" or "Site 2".
2. Press [Enter].
•The contact list screen is displayed.
3. Select a contact using [ ][ ].
• You can use [ ][ ] to select the
displayed tab. (Page 25)
4. Press 

[Enter].
• The contact list registration screen is
displayed.
4. Press [G].
•A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is
displayed.
5. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].
• The contact list screen is displayed. Note
•To continue 

entering another contact, press
[B] and repeat steps 3–5.
6. Press [Home].
•The Home screen is displayed.
Editing Contact Information
1. Press [Menu].
•The Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Contact List" and press
[Enter].
• The contact list screen is displayed.
3. Use  [ ][ ] 
to select the contact you want to edit.
• You can use 

[ ][ ] to select the displayed
tab. (Page 25)
4. Press [Enter].
•The contact list details screen is displayed. 5.
Press [B].
•The contact list edit screen is displayed. 6.
Use  [ ][ ] 
to select the item you want to edit and
make any changes. (Page 51
 )
7. Press [G].
•A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is
displayed.
8. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes", and press [Enter].
• The contact list details screen is displayed.
9. Press [Home].
•The Home screen is displayed.
Deleting a Contact
1. Press [Menu].
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							2.
Use [ ][ ] to select "Contact List" and press
[Enter].
• The contact list screen is displayed. 3.
Use [ ][ ] to select the contact you want to
delete.
• You can use [ ][ ] to select the displayed
tab. (Page 25)
4. Press [R].
•A dialog box confirming deletion is displayed.
5. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes", and press [Enter].
• The contact list screen is displayed.
6. Press [Home].
•The Home screen is displayed.
Registering a Contact from the
Call History
You can register a contact to the Contact List from the
Call History.
1. Press [Menu].
•The Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Call History", and press
[Enter].
• The Call History screen is displayed. 3.
Use  [ ][ ] 
to select the caller you want to add as
a contact, and press  [B].
• The Contact List registration screen is
displayed. 4.
Use [ ][ ] to select the necessary items and
input information. (Page  51)
5. Press 

[G].
• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is
displayed.
6. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes", and press [Enter].
• The Call History screen is displayed.
7. Press [Home].
•The Home screen is displayed. Document Version  2010-03  
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							Changing System
Settings
Note
•If a 
video conference call is received while data
is being entered, the data entry is interrupted
and any unsaved data is lost.
Setting the Unit Name
1. Press [Menu].
•The Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Settings" and press
[Enter].
• The system settings screen is displayed.
3. Use [ ][ ] to select "System Settings" and
press [Enter].
• The unit name setting screen is displayed. 4.
Enter a unit name (up to 20 characters).
(Page 51)
5. Press [G].
•A dialog 

box to confirm the saving of settings is
displayed.
6. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].
• The system settings screen is displayed.
7. Press [Home].
•The Home screen is displayed. Setting the Date and Time
1.
Press [Menu].
•The Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Settings" and press
[Enter].
• The system settings screen is displayed.
3. Use [ ][ ] to select "Set Date/Time" and press
[Enter].
• The date/time settings screen is displayed. 4.
Enter the date and time.
•Enter  the 

year (4 digits), month (1–2 digits), day
(1–2 digits), and time (24 hour display).
5. Press [G].
•A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings
and system restart after saving is displayed.
6. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].
• The system will automatically restart to reflect
changes to system settings.
Making Network Settings
1. Press [Menu].
•The Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Settings" and press
[Enter].
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							3.
Use [ ][ ] to select "Network Settings" and
press [Enter].
• The network settings screen is displayed. 4.
Use [ ][ ] to select the items you want to set,
and input the relevant data.
• If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers,
enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter
like [.001].
Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].
–Correct entry: [192.168.0.1]
– Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]
• The setting for "Encryption" cannot be
changed. To change this setting, contact your
dealer.
5. Press [G].
•A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings
and system restart after saving is displayed.
6. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].
• The system will automatically restart to reflect
changes to system settings.
Display Unit Information
You  can 
view the setting information for the KX-VC500.
1. Press [Menu].
•The Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Settings" and press
[Enter].
• The system settings screen is displayed. 3.
Use [ ][ ] to select "System Info." and press
[Enter].
• The unit information screen is displayed. 4.
Press [Home].
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							Making Administrator
Menu Settings
Note
•If a 
video conference call is received while data
is being entered, data entry is interrupted and
any unsaved data is lost.
Logging in to the Administrator
Menu
1. Press [Menu].
•The Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Settings" and press
[Enter].
• The System Settings screen is displayed.
3. Use [ ][ ] to select "Admin Login
"

 and press
[Enter].
• The Login screen is displayed. 4.
Use  [ ][ ] 
to select  "Password"
 , then enter the
administrator password (4-10 digits). Note
•Please enter the administrator password
that was set during installation.
• If you forget the administrator password,
please contact your dealer. 5.
Use [ ][ ] to select "Login"
 and press [Enter].
• The Admin Menu screen is displayed. Making Software Update
Settings
1.
Login to the Administrator menu. (Page 
48)
• The Admin Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use 

[ ][ ] to select "Update Settings" and
press [Enter].
• The Update Settings screen is displayed. 3.
Use  [ ][ ] to select the following items for input:
"DNS 

Server IP Address": Enter the IP address of
the DNS server.
• If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers,
enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter
like [.001].
Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].
–Correct entry: [192.168.0.1]
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							"Automatic Version Check": Use [ ][ ] to
select "ON" or "OFF".
• When "ON" is selected, the KX-VC500 will
automatically look up the DNS server to see if
there  are 
updates for your software on start-up.
If updates are available, a dialog box is
displayed on the Home screen.
• When  "OFF" is selected, the KX-VC500 will not
automatically look up the DNS server to see if
there are updates for your software on start-up.
4. Press [G].
•A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is
displayed.
5. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].
• The Admin Menu screen is displayed.
6. Press [Home].
•The Home screen is displayed.
Updating Software
1. Login to the Administrator menu. (Page  48)
• The Admin Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use 

[ ][ ] to select "Software update" and
press [Enter].
• The Software update screen is displayed. 3.
Press [Enter].
•A dialog box to confirm the updating of your
software is displayed. Note
•Please carefully read and confirm the
cautions in the dialog box before
proceeding to the next step.
4. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].
• The system checks for version updates.
– If there is an update available:
The update is automatically downloaded and
installed.
To complete the update, the system will
automatically  restart 

twice. Before each restart,
a message will be displayed as detailed below.
The message displayed before the first restart The message displayed before the second restart
After the second restart, the system will start up with
the latest software.
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							–
If there are no updates available (the current
version is up-to-date):
A dialog box is displayed. Press  [Enter]
 to
restart the system. Note
•If the 

checking, downloading, or installing of
a software update fails, an error message is
displayed. Press  [Enter] to restart the
system.
Please try the following:
a. Check that the DNS server’s IP address
is correct, and then try updating the
software again.
b. If the above step is unsuccessful, try
updating the software again later. The
network may be currently very busy.
If the retry fails several times, there might
be a problem with your communication
lines. Please consult your dealer. 50 Operating Manual
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