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

v Handset Camera
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Taking a picture
You can take a picture using the handset 
camera. The images can be used for the 
phonebook, as wallpaper patterns, and as 
privacy images for video calls using the 
handset.
1{MENU} (F2) i v i {SELECT}
LAim the camera lens by rotating the 
lens forward or backward (page 14).
2“Camera” i {SELECT}
3Adjust the size.
LTo zoom in, press {ZOOM} 
repeatedly. To return to the original 
view, press {WIDE}....

v Handset Camera
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Erasing images
Important:
LIf the erased image was selected for the 
wallpaper, the sample picture (default) is 
used instead of that image.
LIf the erased image was assigned to 
handset phonebook items, the picture ID 
assignment is canceled.
Erasing the selected image
1Press {MENU} while viewing the 
desired image.
2“Erase” i {SELECT} i {YES} i 
{OFF}
Erasing all images
1Press {MENU} while viewing.
2“All erase” i...

Programmable Settings
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Ringer settings
Important:
LMany of the following features can be 
programmed using the MULTI TALK V 
USB Utility. Refer to the help section of 
the MULTI TALK V USB Utility 
application for more information. For 
software installation details, refer to the 
“Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V 
Software” included with your base unit.
Ringer volume
1{MENU} (F2) i s i {SELECT}
2“Ringer volume” i {SELECT}
3Select the...

Programmable Settings
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Recording songs from an audio 
device for ringer tones using the 
handset (“Customize ring”)
You can record songs (max. 30 seconds 
each) from an audio device by connecting 
the audio cable included with your base 
unit. These songs can be assigned as the 
handset ringer tone (page 43) and the 
ringer ID (page 27) for phone numbers 
stored in the handset phonebook.
Important:
LIf a call is received while a song is...

Programmable Settings
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Changing the name of a song
1{MENU} (F2) i s i {SELECT}
2“Customize ring” i {SELECT}
3“Edit title” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired song. i {EDIT}
5Edit the name (max. 15 characters; 
page 24).
6{SAVE} i {OFF}
Interrupt tone
This tone lets you know when you receive 
a call while you are on the other line, on an 
intercom call, on a video call, or monitoring 
a room.
–“2”: The tone sounds 2 times.
–“On”: The tone sounds...

Programmable Settings
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LIf you have missed calls or new 
messages, the selected calendar is not 
displayed.
Handset display color
1{MENU} (F2) i t i {SELECT}
2“Appearance” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Color 1”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Display contrast
1{MENU} (F2) i t i {SELECT}
2“LCD contrast” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
Level 5) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Other settings
Date and time
LYou only need to program...

Programmable Settings
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1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Time adjustment” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Caller ID[auto]”) i {SAVE} 
i {OFF}
Changing the handset name
The handset can be given a customized 
name (“Bob”, “Kitchen”, etc.), this is useful 
when you have multiple units.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Device name” i {SELECT}
3Enter the desired name (max. 10 
characters; page 24). (Default: 
“Handset”)
4{SAVE} i...

Programmable Settings
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Setting telephone line
Line selection
The line selection mode determines which 
line is selected when you press {C}.
–“Auto”: When making a call, line 1 is 
selected. If that line is unavailable, line 2 
is selected. When answering a call, the 
ringing line is selected.
–“Line1”: Line 1 is selected.
–“Line2”: Line 2 is selected.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Set tel line” i {SELECT}
3“Line select” i {SELECT}
4Select...

Programmable Settings
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Handset memory status
You can confirm the amount of handset 
memory used for your images and songs.
LThe images and songs are stored in the 
same memory (in addition to the preset 
images and songs). A maximum of 98 
images and a maximum of 20 songs can 
be stored. The number of stored images 
and songs may decrease depending on 
the size of each file, the number of files, 
etc.
Memory usage
1{MENU} (F2) i x i...

i Answering System
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Answering system 
feature
Important:
LOnly 1 person can access the answering 
system (listen to messages, record a 
greeting message, etc.) at a time.
LWhen callers leave messages, the 
answering system records the day and 
time of each message. Make sure the 
date and time have been set (page 46).
LThe answering system can be set up 
(turning the answering system on, 
recording a greeting message, etc.) 
using your base...