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}.
4{CAPTURE} i {OFF}
Adjusting the image brightness
1Follow steps 1 to 3, “Taking a picture”.
2{MENU} i “Brightness” i 
{SELECT}
3Press {>} to improve the brightness.
Press {
						

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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 {SELECT} i 
{YES}
3Press {OFF} after “All erased” is 
displayed.
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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 desired line.
4Select the desired volume. (Default: 
High)
LTo turn the ringer off, press {V} 
repeatedly until “Off ?” is displayed.
5{SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off for a 
line, “Ringer off” is displayed and the 
handset does not ring for outside calls 
received on that line.
Ringer tone
You can change the ringer tone heard 
when an outside call is received.
Important:
LYou can record songs for the handset 
ringer tone from an audio device (page 
44).
LYou can copy songs (in WAV file format 
using a computer) to be used for the 
handset ringer tone. Refer to the help 
section of the MULTI TALK V USB Utility 
application for more information.
1{MENU} (F2) i s i {SELECT}
2“Ringer tone” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired line.
4Select the desired item. (Default: Line 
1: “Tone 1”, Line 2: “Tone 2”) i 
{SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LIf you subscribe to a distinctive ring 
service (such as IDENTA-RING), select 
a tone (tone 1 to 3) for the handset ringer 
tone. If you select a melody or a song, 
you cannot distinguish lines by their 
ringers.
LIf you select a melody or a song for the 
handset ringer tone, the ringer continues 
to sound for several seconds if:
– the caller hangs up before you answer 
the call.
– another person answers the call using 
another phone connected on the 
same line.
LThe preset song “Melody 1” in this 
product is used with the permission of 
© 2005 Speed Crazy.
LThe preset songs “Tone 4”, “Tone 5”, 
and “Melody 2” in this product are used 
with the permission of © 2005 M-
ZoNE Co., Ltd.
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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 being 
recorded or played back, recording or 
playback stops automatically. 
Disconnect the audio cable from the 
handset to answer the call.
1Connect the audio device (such as a 
CD player or computer) to the handset 
using the audio cable included with your 
base unit.
2{MENU} (F2) i s i {SELECT}
3“Customize ring” i {SELECT}
4“Record” i {SELECT}
5Start playing the audio device.
6Press {REC.} to start recording.
7To stop recording, press {STOP}.
LTo listen to the recording, select 
“Playback”, then press {SELECT}.LTo re-record, select “Retry”, press 
{SELECT}, then start from step 5.
8“Save” i {SELECT}
9Enter the desired name (max. 15 
characters; page 24).
10{SAVE} i {OFF}
11Disconnect the audio cable from the 
handset.
Note:
LThe total recording time is about 110 
seconds. A maximum of 20 songs can 
be stored. The recording time may 
decrease depending on the size of 
images and songs stored in the handset.
Playing back a song
1{MENU} (F2) i s i {SELECT}
2“Customize ring” i {SELECT}
3“Playback” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired song. i {PLAY}
5{STOP} i {OFF}
Erasing a song
While the song is selected or playing, 
press {ERASE}, then press {YES}.
Note:
LIf the erased song was used for the 
handset ringer tone (page 43), “Tone 1” 
or “Tone 2” (default) is used instead of 
that song.
LIf the erased song was assigned to 
certain callers as ringer ID (page 27), the 
ringer ID assignment is canceled, and 
the handset ringer tone (page 43) is 
used instead of that song.
Audio cableAudio device
Headphone  
output, line  
out, etc. 
Example:
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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 for as long as the 
line rings.
–“Off”: Turns this feature off.
1{MENU} (F2) i s i {SELECT}
2“Interrupt tone” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: “2”) 
i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Display settings
Handset wallpaper
You can select the “wallpaper” pattern 
shown on the handset display in standby 
mode.
1{MENU} (F2) i t i {SELECT}
2“Wallpaper” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. i 
{SELECT}
LIf you select “Turn off”, skip to step 
7.
4Select the desired item.
5{SELECT}
6Select the desired image.
LTo zoom in, press {ZOOM}. To return 
to the original view, press {WIDE}.
7{SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LYou can use images in “My pictures” 
as wallpaper. Any of the following can be 
used:
– pictures taken with the handset 
camera (page 41).
– pictures taken during a video call 
(page 32).
– pictures copied to the handset from 
your computer (refer to the help 
section of the MULTI TALK V USB 
Utility application for more 
information). CalendarCalendar is displayed 
in standby mode. 
Skip to step 7.
Sample 
picturesImages stored in the 
handset at the time of 
purchase.
My 
picturesImages you stored in 
the handset (page 41).
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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 this setting 
once, using either the handset or base 
unit.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Date and time” i {SELECT}
3Enter the current month, day, and year 
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example: May 15, 2006
{0}{5} {1}{5} {0}{6}
4Enter the current hour and minute (12-
hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits 
for each.
Example: 9:30
{0}{9} {3}{0}
5Press {*} to select “AM” or “PM”.
6{SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LIf you make a mistake when entering the 
date and time, press {^}, {V}, {} to move the cursor, then make the 
correction.
Time adjustment (Caller ID 
subscribers only)
This feature allows the unit to 
automatically adjust the date and time 
setting when caller information is received. 
To turn this feature on, select “Caller 
ID[auto]”. To turn this feature off, select 
“Manual”.
LYou only need to program this setting 
once, using either the handset or base 
unit.
Important:
LTo use this feature, set the date and time 
manually first (page 46).
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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 {OFF}
Handset voice enhancer
You can turn the voice enhancer feature on 
or off for the handset.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Voice enhancer” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Off”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Handset Talking Caller ID
You can turn the Talking Caller ID feature 
on or off for the handset.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Talking CallerID” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“On”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Handset key tone
You can select whether or not key tones 
are heard when keys are pressed. Key 
tones include confirmation tones and error 
tones.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Key tone” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“On”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Handset auto talk
When this feature is turned on, you can 
answer a call by lifting the handset off the 
charger without pressing {C}. The 
speakerphone is automatically activated.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Auto talk” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Off”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LIf you subscribe to Caller ID service and 
want to view the caller’s information on 
the handset display after lifting up the 
handset to answer a call, turn off this 
feature.
LIf you set the line selection mode from 
“Auto” to “Line1” or “Line2” (page 48), 
the auto talk feature will function for that 
line only. If the other line receives a call, 
the auto talk feature will not function.
Caller ID number auto edit
You can turn the Caller ID number auto 
edit feature on or off.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Caller ID edit” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“On”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
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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 the desired setting. (Default: 
“Auto”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LYou can select a line manually 
regardless of the line selection mode by 
pressing {LINE1} or {LINE2}.
Dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this 
setting depending on your telephone line 
service.
“Tone”: For tone dial service.
“Pulse”: For rotary pulse dial service.
LYou only need to program this setting 
once, using either the handset or base 
unit.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Set tel line” i {SELECT}
3“Set dial mode” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Tone”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Flash time
The flash time depends on your telephone 
exchange or host PBX.LYou only need to program this setting 
once, using either the handset or base 
unit.
Important:
LThe setting should stay at 700 ms unless 
pressing {FLASH} fails to pick up the 
Call Waiting call.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Set tel line” i {SELECT}
3“Set flash time” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired line.
5Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“700ms”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LIf the base unit is connected via a PBX, 
certain PBX functions (call transferring, 
etc.) may not work correctly. Consult 
your PBX supplier for the correct setting.
Line mode
Generally, the line mode setting should not 
be adjusted. 
When another phone connected to the 
same line is in use, and
–if k or l is not displayed on the 
handset, or
–if {LINE1} or {LINE2} is not flashing on 
the base unit,
you need to change the line mode to “A”.
LYou only need to program this setting 
once, using either the handset or base 
unit.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Set tel line” i {SELECT}
3“Set line mode” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired line.
5Select the desired setting. (Default: “B”) 
i {SAVE} i {OFF}
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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 {SELECT}
2“Memory status” i {SELECT}
LThe memory status is displayed.
3{OFF}
Customer support
The handset can display the Internet 
address where you can download the 
operating instructions or get further 
information for this product using your 
computer.
1{MENU} (F2) i x i {SELECT}
2“Customer support” i {SELECT}
LThe Internet address is displayed.
3{OFF}
File typeQuantityMemory 
used
Image size 1 image 1 %
Song 30 seconds 27 %
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							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 unit. For more 
information, see the operating 
instructions included with your base unit.
Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including 
your greeting message, caller messages, 
and voice memos) is about 60 minutes. A 
maximum of 99 messages (including a 
greeting message) can be recorded.
LIf less than 10 minutes of recording time 
is available, the unit announces the 
remaining recording time when 
operating the answering system.
LMessages are retained even if a power 
failure occurs.
Listening to messages 
using the handset
When new messages have been 
recorded, “New message” is displayed.
1{MENU} (F2)
2i i {SELECT}
LThe handset plays new messages 
including memo messages.
LWhen you have no new messages, 
the handset plays back all messages.
3Press {OFF} when finished.
Note:
LTo switch to the receiver, press {C}.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} while listening to a 
message.
Voice guidance
If you do not press any buttons after the 
last message is played back, the unit’s 
voice guidance starts. Operate the 
answering system by following the 
guidance as necessary.
Useful features during playback
Calling back (Caller ID subscribers 
only)
If Caller ID information was received for 
the call, you can call the caller back while 
listening to the message.
Press {LINE1} or {LINE2} during 
playback.
Note:
LTo edit the number before calling back, 
press {EDIT} to select the desired 
format (page 29).
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