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, dust, or 
high humidity.
Battery strength
Note:
LWhen the battery needs to be charged, 
the handset beeps intermittently while it 
is in use.
Panasonic battery performance
Note:
LBattery operating time may be 
shortened over time depending on 
usage conditions and ambient 
temperature.
LBattery power is consumed whenever 
the handset is off the charger, even 
when the handset is not in use. The 
longer you leave the handset off the 
charger, the shorter you can actually talk 
using the handset.
LOnce the battery is fully charged, you do 
not have to charge it again until 
“Recharge battery” is displayed or 
3 flashes. This will maximize the 
battery life.
Battery iconBattery strength
1Fully charged or high
2Medium
3Low
Flashing: needs to be 
recharged.
4Discharged
OperationOperating time
While in use 
(talking)Voice call: Up to 3.5 
hours
Video call: Up to 1.5 
hours
While not in use 
(standby)Up to 4 days
While using the 
clarity booster 
feature (page 22)Up to 2.5 hours
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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 have 
purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-
822-8837) for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
B A
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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
KX-THA17
KX-THA12
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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
A
B
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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 plug is connected to the corresponding jack of the color.
LMake sure that the TV is set to the correct AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel.
Example:
– To start a video call, see page 30.
– To start a video monitor session, see page 39.
– To view the images in the picture gallery, see page 41.
Transferred image on TV
The image, including the shape as appears on the handset, is transferred to your TV. 
While transferring the images from the handset to your TV, the handset display is blank. 
You can operate the handset following the indications (soft keys) appearing on your TV 
display. See illustration below.
Example:
Note:
LIf the A/V out cable is connected to or disconnected from the handset while you are 
sending a still image (privacy image, pause video, and video call hold) instead of live 
video during a video call, the still image is canceled. Your live video is seen by the other 
party and the other party’s image is displayed on your TV or on the handset.
A/V out cable TV
AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks
V-OFFCAPTURE CAPTURE
TV
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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.
k
lThe line is in use.
Flashing:
– the call is put on hold on 
that line.
– the answering system is 
answering a call on that 
line.
Flashing rapidly: a call is 
being received on that 
line.
Example: Handset extension 
number
Voice enhancer is on.
Speaker is on.
Call privacy mode is on.
Ringer for both line 1 and 
line 2 on the handset is off.
Line 1 or line 2 ringer on 
the handset is off.
QWhen customizing the 
handset: indicates the 
current setting.
VE
L2 L1
L1,L2
Mute is on during a video 
call.
A call is put on hold during 
a video call.
You are sending a still 
image to the other party 
during a video call.
You are receiving a still 
image during a video call.
Monitor access is on. 
zThe cordless camera 
detects motion and/or 
sound, or its {Call 
button} is pressed.
You are talking with the 
other party when 
monitoring.
(displayed 
in the top 
center)The cellular line is in use.
Flashing: a cellular call is 
put on hold.
Flashing rapidly: a cellular 
call is being received
You are using a cellular 
line. The number of bars 
indicates the signal 
strength of the cellular 
line. Depending on a 
connected cellular 
phone’s capability, these 
bars may not be 
displayed.
Computer is connected.
Displayed 
itemMeaning
MUTE
HOLD
CELL
PC
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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
After 1 minute of inactivity, the handset 
enters screen saver mode if the handset is 
not on the charger.
“Screen saver” is displayed, and will 
occasionally change position in order to 
preserve the life of the display.
To cancel screen saver mode
To use the handset when it is in screen 
saver mode, first press {OFF} to turn the 
display on again.
Menu iconMenu/feature
qPhonebook
GCaller list
iMessage playback
sRinger settings
tDisplay settings
uVideo phone set.
vCamera & Viewer
HMonitor
xOther items
LINE1LINE2
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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 are 
not accidentally registered at the same 
time. For more information, see the 
operating instructions included with your 
base unit.
1Base unit:
Press and hold {INTERCOM} until it 
starts flashing and a beep sounds.
LAfter {INTERCOM} starts flashing, 
the rest of the procedure must be 
completed within 2 minutes.
2Handset:
Press {OK} (F3), then wait until the 
handset beeps.
LIf you have changed the base unit’s 
PIN, enter it and press {OK}, then 
wait until the handset beeps.
Note:
LIf for some reason the handset is not 
registered to a base unit, use the 
following procedure to register it to the 
base unit.
{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT} 
i “Registration” i {SELECT} 
i “Registration” i {SELECT} 
i Repeat step 1. i {OK}
If you have already canceled the unit’s 
registration at the previous base unit, 
follow steps 1 and 2.
SymbolMeaning
q, G, 
i, s, 
t, u, 
v, H, 
xThe symbols to the left 
represent the handset 
menu icons.
Example: q
Press the navigator key of 
the handset up, down, left, 
or right to select that menu 
icon shown on the display.
Example:
“Ringer 
volume”Press the navigator key up 
or down to select the words 
in quotations shown on the 
display.
iProceed to the next 
operation.
Example:
{MENU}The words in the brackets 
show button names on the 
handset and base unit.
{^}, {V}Press the navigator key up 
or down to scroll through 
the displayed items.
{}Press the navigator key left 
or right to select the 
desired items.
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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 the middle soft key (F2), 
{#}{1}{1}{0}{1}, and {SAVE} to 
change the display language to English.
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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 place the handset on the 
charger while using the speakerphone. 
The call is not disconnected.
1During a conversation, press {s} to 
turn on the speakerphone.
LSpeak alternately with the other party.
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LUse the speakerphone in a quiet 
environment.
LTo switch back to the receiver, press 
{C}.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} while talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 10 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list.
1{REDIAL}
2Press {^} or {V} to select the desired 
number.
LTo erase the displayed number, press 
{CLEAR}.
3{C}
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance 
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls using a PBX or long distance 
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1{9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the phone 
number.
2{C}
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
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