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

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Making a video call
1During a call, press {VIDEO} to start 
the video call.
LAim the camera lens toward yourself 
by rotating the lens.
LYour handset displays a view of 
yourself until the video call is 
connected, then it displays the live 
video of the other party.
LIf you are using the receiver, the 
handset automatically switches to 
speakerphone.
LEither caller can begin a video call by 
pressing {VIDEO}. If both parties 
press {VIDEO} at the same time, the 
video call connection may fail, 
returning you to voice call.
2To switch to a voice call, press {V-
OFF}.
LTo end the call, press {OFF}.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} while talking.
Note:
LKX-THA17 only:
While viewing images on your TV using 
the included A/V out cable, you cannot 
adjust the volume using the handset. 
Adjust the volume on your TV. 
Answering a video call
1If the other party initiates a video call 
during a voice call, your handset 
switches to a video call automatically.
2To switch to a voice call, press {V-
OFF}.
LTo end the call, press {OFF}.
Useful settings during a video 
call
HOLD button
You can put an outside call on hold during 
a video call.
During a video call, press {HOLD}.
Note:
LIf the hold option is set to “Hold only” 
(page 33), the video call is put on hold 
and the privacy image set for hold (page 
34) is sent to the other party. You cannot 
transfer the video call. To return to the 
video call, press {RESUME}.
LIf the hold option is set to 
“Transfer(audio)”, the video call is 
canceled and the voice call is put on 
hold. To return to the voice call, press 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} that is flashing on 
the handset.
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound. 
After 4 additional minutes on hold, the 
call is disconnected.
Selecting image zoom
You can zoom in on the other party’s image 
on your display.
1During a video call, press {MENU}.
2“Display mode” i {SELECT}
3Press {>} to select the zoom mode.
Press {
						

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Selecting the display view
You can select what is displayed on your 
handset during a video call.
– Combo view (default): Both you and the 
other party are displayed on your 
screen.
– Other party view: Only the other party is 
displayed on your screen.
– Self view: Only you are displayed on 
your screen.
1During a video call, press {MENU}.
2“View mode” i {SELECT}
3Press {VIEW} repeatedly to select the 
desired view mode. i {OK}
Note:
LWhen you select the “Privacy image” 
in “Video phone mode” (page 33), you 
cannot select the self view. 
Adjusting the display sharpness
1During a video call, press {MENU}.
2“Sharpness” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired sharpness.
LIf you want to improve the display 
sharpness, move the cursor to the 
right (the smoothness of motion 
decreases).
LIf you want to improve the 
smoothness of motion, move the 
cursor to the left (the image clarity 
decreases).
4{SAVE}
Adjusting the display brightness
1During a video call, press {MENU}.
2“Brightness” i {SELECT}
3Press {>} to improve the brightness. 
Press {} to zoom in.
Press {
						

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Note:
LTo view the image, see “Picture gallery”, 
on page 41.
Pausing your live video
During a video call, you can pause your 
live video to send your high resolution still 
image to the other party. You can continue 
talking while you are using this feature. 
You can also use this feature for privacy.
1During a video call, press {MENU}.
2Select “Pause video”, then press 
{SELECT} to take a picture.
LTo resume sending live video, press 
{MENU}, then select “Pause off”. 
i {SELECT}.
Showing an image
During a video call, you can send an image 
to the other party instead of live video. You 
can also use this feature for privacy.
1During a video call, press {MENU}.
2“Priv.image on” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired item. i {SELECT}
4Select the desired image. i {SEND}
Resuming the live video
When showing a privacy image during a 
video call, you can return to the live video.
1During a video call, press {MENU}.
2“Priv.image off” i {SELECT}
Video phone settings
Video phone mode
You can select to send live video or a 
privacy image during a video call.
If you select “Privacy image”, the image 
selected as “Start” of the privacy image 
(page 34) is sent to the other party instead 
of live video.
1{MENU} (F2) i u i {SELECT}
2“Video phone mode” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired item. (Default: “Live 
video”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Video access
If this feature is set to “Deny”, the handset 
does not automatically activate video calls 
when the other party requests them.
1{MENU} (F2) i u i {SELECT}
2“Video access” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired item. (Default: 
“Permit”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LWhen this feature is set to “Deny”, you 
can start a video call by pressing 
{VIDEO}.
Hold options
This feature determines how the hold 
mode functions during a video call.
–“Hold only”: When you activate hold 
mode, the video call is put on hold and 
the handset sends the privacy image 
(page 34) to the other party. You cannot 
transfer a call that is on hold.
–“Transfer(audio)”: When you 
activate hold mode, the video call is 
canceled and the voice call is put on 
hold. You can transfer a call that is on 
hold (page 35).  Sample 
picturesImages stored in the 
handset at the time of 
purchase.
My 
picturesImages you stored in 
the handset (page 41).
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1{MENU} (F2) i u i {SELECT}
2“Hold options” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired item. (Default: “Hold 
only”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Privacy image
You can select a privacy image to be seen 
by the other party during a video call 
instead of your live video. You can also 
select a privacy image to be shown for the 
duration of the call, or only when you put a 
video call on hold.
–“Start”: The privacy image is seen by 
the other party during a video call 
instead of your live video. You need to 
select “Privacy image” in “Video 
phone mode” beforehand (page 33).    
–“Hold”: The privacy image is seen by 
the other party when you put a video call 
on hold. You need to select “Hold 
only” in “Hold options” beforehand 
(page 33).
1{MENU} (F2) i u i {SELECT}
2“Privacy image” i {SELECT}
3Select “Start” or “Hold”. i 
{SELECT}
4Select the desired item. i {SELECT}
5Select the desired image. i {SAVE} 
i {OFF} Sample 
picturesImages stored in the 
handset at the time of 
purchase.
My 
picturesImages you stored in 
the handset (page 41).
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							Intercom
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Intercom feature
Intercom calls can be made between the 
handset and the base unit, and between 
the handset and another compatible 
Panasonic unit (KX-THA11/KX-THA12/
KX-THA16/KX-THA17).
Making intercom calls
1{INTERCOM}
LThe speakerphone is activated.
2To page the base unit, press {0}.
To page another handset, enter its 
extension number ({1} to {8}).
LThe destination unit beeps for 1 
minute.
LTo stop paging, press {OFF}.
3To end the intercom call, press {OFF}.
Answering intercom calls
When the unit is being paged, it rings and 
displays the extension number of the 
paging party.
1Press {C} to answer the page.
2To end the intercom call, press {OFF}.
Note:
LThe ringer volume for intercom calls 
follows the higher volume level of the 2 
lines (page 43).
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off for 
both lines, the handset will ring at the 
low level for intercom calls.
Transferring a call
Outside calls can be transferred between 
the handset and the base unit, and 
between the handset and another 
compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA11/
KX-THA12/KX-THA16/KX-THA17).
Transferring calls
1During an outside call, press 
{INTERCOM} to put the call on hold.
2To page the base unit, press {0}.
To page another handset, enter its 
extension number ({1} to {8}).
LIf you do not wish to announce the 
transfer, skip to step 4.
3Wait for the paged party to answer.
LIf the paged party does not answer, 
press {LINE1} or {LINE2} that is 
flashing to return to the outside call.
4To complete the transfer, press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf the paged party does not answer 
within 1 minute after you hang up, your 
phone rings and the call is returned to 
your phone. You can speak to the caller 
again by pressing {LINE1} or {LINE2} 
on the handset.
Answering transferred calls
Press {C} to answer the page.
LAfter the paging party hangs up the call, 
you can talk to the outside caller.
Note:
LIf the paging party hangs up before you 
answer the page, “Incoming call” is 
displayed. Press {LINE1} or {LINE2} to 
take the transferred call.
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Transferring a call to the 
answering system
When you answer a call and the caller 
wants to talk to someone who is not 
available, you can transfer the caller to the 
answering system, where the caller can 
leave a message.
Tell the outside caller you will transfer him 
or her to the answering system.
1During an outside call, press 
{INTERCOM} to put the call on hold.
2Press {9} to hang up the call.
Note:
LAfter you press {9}, the caller hears the 
greeting message and can leave a 
message after the beep.
Conference calls
Conference call with 2 outside 
calls
While you are talking with an outside caller, 
you can make or answer a 2nd call on the 
other line, and then combine the calls to 
establish a conference call.
1During an outside call, press {HOLD} 2 
times.
2To answer a 2nd call, press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2}.
To make a 2nd call, press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2}, then dial the phone number.
3When the 2nd call is connected, press 
{CONF} to make a conference call.
LTo hang up only one line, press 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} for the party with 
which you want to continue talking.
LTo put both lines on hold, press 
{HOLD}. To talk with only one caller, 
press {LINE1} or {LINE2} for the 
party with which you want to continue 
talking. To resume both lines, press 
{CONF}.
Note:
LMultiple parties can join a conference 
call. The possible number of 
participating parties depends on the 
resources available for wireless 
communication. When another 
participating party cannot join a 
conversation, “System is busy. 
Please try again later.” is 
displayed.
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Conference call with an outside 
call and an intercom call
While you are talking with an outside caller, 
one more extension can join the 
conversation and establish a conference 
call.
1During an outside call, press 
{INTERCOM}.
2To page the base unit, press {0}.
To page another handset, enter its 
extension number ({1} to {8}).
3When the paged party answers, press 
{CONF} to make a conference call.
LTo leave the conference, press 
{OFF}. The other 2 parties can 
continue the conversation.
Note:
LThe outside call can be put on hold by 
pressing {HOLD}. Only the person who 
placed the call on hold can resume the 
full conference by pressing {CONF}.
LMultiple parties can join a conference 
call. The possible number of 
participating parties depends on the 
resources available for wireless 
communication. When another 
participating party cannot join a 
conversation, “System is busy. 
Please try again later.” is 
displayed.
Call share
This feature allows the handset to join an 
existing outside call.
Joining a conversation
Join the conversation by pressing {LINE1} 
or {LINE2} to select the line that is being 
used by another extension for an outside 
call.
L“Conference” is displayed.
Note:
LMultiple parties can join a conference 
call. The possible number of 
participating parties depends on the 
resources available for wireless 
communication. When another 
participating party cannot join a 
conversation, “System is busy. 
Please try again later.” is 
displayed.
Call privacy
Call privacy allows you to prevent other 
users from joining your conversations with 
outside callers. To allow other users to join 
your conversations, leave this feature off.
1Press {MENU} during an outside call.
2To turn this feature on, select “Privacy 
on”. 
To turn this feature off, select “Privacy 
off”.
3{SELECT}
Note:
LThis feature will turn off after you hang 
up the call.
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Monitoring feature
This feature allows you to monitor the 
room where a unit is located. The 
monitored unit does not ring, allowing you 
to easily monitor a baby’s room, for 
example, from different areas of the 
house.
You can monitor:
– the sound in a room (“Audio monitor”, 
page 38) 
– the image and sound of a room (“Video 
monitor using the handset”, page 39).
Note:
LYou can place the handset on the 
charger while monitoring using the 
speakerphone.
Enabling monitoring access
To use the monitoring feature, you need to 
set the destination unit to be monitored 
beforehand.
–“Permit”: allows the unit to be 
monitored.
–“Deny”: denies access from other units.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Monitor access” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Deny”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Audio monitor
This feature allows you to listen to the 
audio in the room where the handset or 
base unit is located.
Monitoring audio in the room
1{MENU} (F2) i H i {SELECT}
2“Audio only” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired unit. i {SELECT}
LYou can listen to the audio in the 
room through the destination unit.
4Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.
Note:
LTo start monitoring quickly, press 
{INTERCOM}, then press {*} instead 
of steps 1 and 2. Before using this feature, allow access 
to the destination unit by selecting 
“Permit” in the monitor access setting 
(page 38).
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Video monitor using the 
handset
You can monitor the image and sound of 
the room when you access the Panasonic 
compatible unit (KX-THA12/KX-THA13/
KX-THA16/KX-THA17) using the handset 
(“Monitoring the room”, page 39).
If you have the cordless camera (KX-
THA13), you can answer the page from 
the cordless camera and monitor the room 
when:
– the cordless camera pages the handset 
when it detects motion and/or sound
– the cordless camera user pages the 
handset using the call button.
(Refer to the operating instructions of the 
KX-TH102-M or the KX-THA13 for more 
information.)
Important:
LBefore you start monitoring, confirm that 
the camera lens of the monitored unit 
has been adjusted to the correct angle.
LOnly 1 person can access the cordless 
camera at a time.
LKX-THA17 only:
By connecting the handset to your TV 
with the included A/V out cable, you can 
view camera images using your TV. To 
connect the handset to your TV with the 
included A/V out cable, see page 15.
Monitoring the room
1{MENU} (F2) i H i {SELECT}
2“Camera & Audio” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired unit. i {SELECT}
LTo start/finish talking with the other 
party, press {2WAY}.
4Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.
Adjusting receiver/speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} while monitoring.
Note:
LKX-THA17 only:
While viewing images on your TV using 
the included A/V out cable, you cannot 
adjust the volume using the handset. 
Adjust the volume on your TV.
Taking a picture of the displayed image 
while monitoring 
Press {CAPTURE} when the desired 
image is displayed.
LA title is assigned to the image and the 
image is saved.
Note:
LTo view the image, see “Picture gallery” 
on page 41.
Before using this feature, allow access 
to the destination unit by selecting 
“Permit” in the monitor access setting 
(page 38).
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Useful display settings while 
monitoring
Selecting image zoom
1Start monitoring (page 39). i 
{MENU}
2“Zoom” i {SELECT}
3Press {ZOOM} to zoom in (1.5 x zoom) 
on the image.
LPress {ZOOM} again for 3 x zoom. 
When viewing at 3 x zoom, you can 
press {^}, {V}, {} to select 
the viewable area.
LTo return to the original view, press 
{WIDE}.
4{SAVE}
Note:
LWhen you finish monitoring, the saved 
image size returns to its original view.
Adjusting the display sharpness
1Start monitoring (page 39). i 
{MENU}
2“Sharpness” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired sharpness.
LIf you want to improve the display 
sharpness, move the cursor to the 
right (the smoothness of motion 
decreases).
LIf you want to improve the 
smoothness of motion, move the 
cursor to the left (the image clarity 
decreases).
4{SAVE}
Adjusting the display brightness
1Start monitoring (page 39). i 
{MENU}
2“Brightness” i {SELECT}
3Press {>} to improve the brightness.
Press {