Panasonic Home Communication System Cordless Video Camera Handset Kx-tha12, Kx-tha17 2line Operating Instructions

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Battery charge
Place the handset on the charger for 4 
hours before initial use.
While charging, the CHARGE indicator on 
the charger lights.
Note:
LIf you want to use the handset 
immediately, charge the battery for at 
least 15 minutes.
LTo ensure that the battery charges 
properly, clean the charge contacts of 
the handset and charger with a soft, dry 
cloth once a month. Clean more often if 
the unit is subject to grease,...

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Battery replacement
Important:
LUse only the rechargeable Panasonic 
battery noted on page 5.
1Press the notch of the handset cover 
firmly (A), and slide it in the direction of 
the arrow (B). 
2Open the inside cover (page 10).
3Remove the old battery, then insert the 
new battery. Close the inside cover.
4Close the handset cover (page 10).Attention:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is 
recyclable powers the product you...

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Controls
Handset
ACamera lens
BMIC (Microphone)
CDisplay
DSoft keys (F1, F2, F3)
ENavigator key
F{s} (SP-PHONE)
GSpeaker
HHeadset jack/Audio jack (KX-THA12)
IHeadset jack/Audio jack/
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jack (KX-THA17)J{MUTE} {CLEAR}
K{OFF}
LReceiver
M{C} (TALK)
N{*} (TONE)
O{PAUSE} {REDIAL}
PUSB port
Q{HOLD} {INTERCOM}
R{FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
SCharge contacts
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Adjusting the camera lens angle
Aim the camera lens by rotating the lens forward or backward.
Charger
ACharge contacts
BCHARGE indicator
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Connecting the handset to your TV (KX-THA17 only)
By connecting the handset to your TV using the included A/V out cable, you can use your 
TV to view images that are displayed on the handset. Using this feature, video calls, video 
monitor sessions, and images in the picture gallery can be displayed on your TV instead 
of the handset.
LWhen connect the A/V out cable to AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on your TV, make sure that 
the each...

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Display
Handset display items
Displayed 
itemMeaning
iBattery is charging.
1– Battery strength 
indicator for the handset 
(located in the upper 
right of the display)
– This icon is also 
displayed in the lower 
right representing a 
connected cellular 
phone’s battery 
strength. It may not be 
displayed depending on 
the cellular phone’s 
capability.
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lThe line is in use.
Flashing:
– the call is put on hold on 
that line.
–...

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Handset soft keys
The handset features 3 soft keys. By 
pressing a soft key, you can select the 
function displayed directly above it.
Menu icons
When in standby mode, pressing {MENU} 
(F2) on the handset reveals the main 
menu. From here you can access various 
features and settings.
Note:
LThe menu icons shown in these 
operating instructions vary slightly from 
the actual icons shown on the display.
Handset screen saver...

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Symbols used in these 
operating instructions
Symbols used for operations 
Registering the handset
Registering the handset
Register the handset to your base unit. 
The handset will be assigned an extension 
number by your base unit.
Important:
LBefore registering this handset 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...

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Deregistering the handset
The handset can cancel its own 
registration.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Registration” i {SELECT}
3“Deregistration” i {SELECT} 
4{3}{3}{5} i {OK}
Setting the handset 
before use
Display language
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Change language” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“English”)
4Press the soft key (F2) to save. i 
{OFF}
Note:
LIf you select a language you cannot 
read, press...

C Making/Answering Calls
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Making calls
1Lift the handset and dial the phone 
number.
LTo correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2{C}
LAn available line is automatically 
selected and the line number is 
displayed.
3When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LYou can also select a line by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 2. The 
speakerphone is activated.
LTo change the line selection, see page 
48.
Using the speakerphone
Important:
LYou can...