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

							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.This handset is an accessory handset for use with the KX-TH102 base 
unit. You must register this handset with your base unit before it can be 
used.
Charge the handset battery for 4 hours before initial use.
Home Communication System
Cordless Video Camera Handset
Model No. 
KX-THA12
Home Communication System
Cordless Video Camera Handset with A/V Output
Model No. 
KX-THA17
Operating Instructions
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							Table of Contents
2For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp
Introduction
Feature highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . 6
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparation
Setting up the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery charge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting the handset to your TV (KX-
THA17 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Symbols used in these operating 
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Registering the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the handset before use  . . . . . . 19
C Making/Answering Calls
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Answering calls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Useful features during a call . . . . . . . . . 21
q Phonebook
Handset phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
G Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Caller list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
u Video Phone
Video phone feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Video phone settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Intercom
Intercom feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Transferring a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Conference calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Call share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
H Monitoring
Monitoring feature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Audio monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Video monitor using the handset  . . . . . 39
v Handset Camera
Taking a picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Picture gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Programmable Settings
Ringer settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Display settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
i Answering System
Answering system feature  . . . . . . . . . . 50
Listening to messages using the 
handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using a Cellular Phone with 
this Unit
Configuring a cellular phone . . . . . . . . . 52
Making/answering calls using a cellular 
line  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Useful Information
Connecting the USB cable to the 
handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Headset (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Error messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
FCC and other information . . . . . . . . . . 67
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Customer services  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Direct command chart/programming 
index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Index
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Feature highlights
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Home Communication System 
Cordless Video Camera Handset (KX-THA12)/Home Communication 
System Cordless Video Camera Handset with A/V Output (KX-THA17).
Important:
LFor information about other compatible Panasonic units, see page 6.
LIn these operating instructions, the “cordless video camera handset” and “cordless 
video camera handset with A/V output” are referred to as the “handset”.
Telephone and monitoring features
N2 line telephone
While one line is in use, you can make or answer a call using the other line.
NVideo phone
The handset allows you and the person you are talking to to see each other in real time 
during a call, if you have ITU-T H.324 compatible video phone (page 30).
NAudio monitor (between handset and base unit/handsets)
You can listen to the audio in the room where the handset or base unit is located (page 
38).
NVideo monitor (between cordless camera and handset)
The handset allows you to monitor the room where the cordless camera is located (page 
39).
NHandset camera
You can use the handset camera to take pictures (page 41). These pictures can be used 
for the phonebook, as wallpaper, and as privacy images for the handset.
NCustomize ring
You can connect an audio device to the handset using the audio cable included with 
your base unit and record songs to be used as the handset ringer tone (page 44).
NChanging the device name
You can customize the name for the handset (page 47).
NCellular connection
This feature allows you to make or answer cellular calls using the handset or base unit, 
if your cellular phone is Bluetooth
® wireless technology compatible to the home 
communication system (page 52). For more information for this feature, please visit our 
website (page 6).
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MULTI TALK V software
The CD-ROM included with your base unit contains the MULTI TALK V Utility suite. The 
suite consists of the following utilities. Refer to the “Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V 
Software” included with your base unit for installation details.
NMULTI TALK V USB Utility
Allows you to use your computer to:
– Add, edit, erase, and copy phonebook entries
– Send images and melodies stored in your computer to your phone
– Change phone settings
– Connect to the Internet or to another computer using a MULTI TALK V phone
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Accessory information
Other additional/replacement accessories
Note:
LYou can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic 
units (page 6).
Sales and support information
LTo order these accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.
LTTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277. ABattery
(Order No. HHR-P104)AHandset cover
(Order No. PQKK10593Z1)ACharger
(Order No. PQLV30039ZS)
AAC adaptor for charger
(Order No. PQLV203Z)AUSB cable
(Order No. PQJA10166Z)AA/V out cable
(KX-THA17 only)
(Order No. PQJA10174Z)
Accessory itemOrder number
Rechargeable nickel metal hydride 
(Ni-MH) batteryHHR-P104
Corded headset KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88HA
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Expanding your phone system
You can expand the phone system by registering the following units to a single base unit: 
max. 18
Note:
LHeadset 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
Handsets: max. 8Other devices: max. 10
Cordless handset
KX-THA11
(Monochrome display 
type)Cordless camera
KX-THA13: max. 2
(For monitoring)
Cordless video camera 
handset
KX-THA12
(Color display type)USB adaptor
KX-THA14
(For data link)
Cordless video camera 
station
KX-THA16
(Large color display 
type)Other 
Bluetooth 
compatible 
devices
(Optional)Headset
Cellular 
phone:
max. 5
Cordless video camera 
handset with A/V 
output
KX-THA17
(Color display type with 
audio/video output 
jack)
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Various features using the optional units
Video phone
Video monitor
Cellular connection (Bluetooth compatible)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.
If you have additional units (A, 
B), you can also make a video 
call during an intercom call.
AKX-THA12/KX-THA17
BKX-THA16
This feature allows you to 
monitor the room where the 
cordless camera (A) is located 
from the units (B, C).
You can also monitor the room 
between the units (B, C).
AKX-THA13
BKX-THA12/KX-THA17
CKX-THA16
This feature allows you to make 
or answer cellular calls using 
your unit (A, B, C, and the base 
unit), if you have Bluetooth 
compatible cellular phones.
AKX-THA11
BKX-THA12/KX-THA17
CKX-THA16
Your  home
AB
CAB
Your cellular phone
B AC
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Data link feature
Video phone using TVThis 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.
AKX-THA11
BKX-THA12/KX-THA17
CKX-THA16
DKX-THA14
This feature allows you to use 
your TV to see the other person 
during a video call.
AKX-THA17
AB C D
Your  home
A
TV
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For best performance
Location/noise
This unit communicates using radio 
waves.
For maximum distance and noise-free 
operation, we recommend the following:
LPlacing the product away from electrical 
appliances.
LIf you use the handset near other 
electrical appliances (microwave, 
wireless LAN appliance, etc.), noise may 
be heard. Move away from those 
appliances and closer to the base unit.
LIf you use the handset near another 
cordless phone’s base unit, noise may 
be heard. Move away from the other 
cordless phone’s base unit and closer to 
your base unit.
Environment
LKeep the product away from electrical 
noise generating devices, such as 
fluorescent lamps and motors.
LThe product should be kept free from 
excessive smoke, dust, high 
temperature, and vibration.
LThe product should not be exposed to 
direct sunlight.
LDo not place heavy objects on top of the 
product.
LWhen you leave the product unused for 
a long period of time, unplug the product 
from the power outlet.
LThe product should be kept away from 
heat sources such as heaters, kitchen 
stoves, etc. It should not be placed in 
rooms where the temperature is less 
than 5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C 
(104 °F). Damp basements should also 
be avoided.
LThe maximum calling distance may be 
shortened when the product is used in 
the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near 
metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
LOperating near 2.4 GHz electrical 
appliances may cause interference. 
Move away from the electrical 
appliances.
Routine care
LWipe the outer surface of the product 
with a soft moist cloth. Do not use 
benzine, thinner, or any abrasive 
powder.
Conditions for using the 
handset camera
LThe handset camera is intended for 
indoor use only. Prolonged exposure to 
direct sunlight or halogen light may 
damage CMOS sensor.
LUse the handset camera in a bright 
place such as under daylight or a well-lit 
room.
LDo not use the handset camera in the 
following places:
– near incandescent lamps.
– near any electrical appliance that 
emits a strong radio signal.
– where the subject of the picture is 
against a light source or in front of a 
mirror.
LIn darker environments other than 
daylight or in a well-lit room, the 
smoothness of motion decreases in 
order to keep the appropriate brightness 
and sharpness of images. In such 
environments, the smoothness of 
motion may not increase/decrease 
much even if you change the display 
sharpness settings (page 32, 40).
LWhen using the handset camera, please 
take into consideration the rights of 
others with regard to privacy.
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Setting up the handset
Connecting the AC adaptor
LUse only the included Panasonic AC 
adaptor PQLV203.
Note:
LThe AC adaptor must remain connected 
at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor 
to feel warm during use.)
LThe AC adaptor should be connected to 
a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC 
outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to 
a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the 
weight of the adaptor may cause it to 
become disconnected.
Battery installation
1Open the inside cover.
2Insert the battery as shown. Insert the 
S and T end of the battery first. Close 
the inside cover.
3Close the handset cover in the direction 
of the arrow.
 (120 V AC,
  
 60 Hz)
BA
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