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

							i Answering System
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Answering system commands
You can also select the desired line(s) and 
press dial keys to access certain 
answering system functions using the 
handset during playback.
1{MENU} (F2) i i i {SELECT}
2Select the desired line(s) if necessary.
For line 1: {#}{1}
For line 2: {#}{2}
For line 1 and line 2: {#}{0}
3Press the desired dial keys.
*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message is 
played.
*2 To resume operation, press a command 
key within 15 seconds, or the voice 
guidance will start.
Note:
LAfter selecting the line(s), memo 
messages do not play.
KeyCommand
{1} or {}Skip message (during 
playback).
{4}Play new messages.
{5}Play all messages.
{9}Stop playback.
*2
{0}Turn answering system 
off.
{*}{4} or 
{CLEAR}Erase this message 
(during playback).
{*}{5}Erase all messages.
{#}{1}{8}Turn answering system 
on for line 1 only.
{#}{2}{8}Turn answering system 
on for line 2 only.
{#}{0}{8}Turn answering system 
on for both line 1 and line 
2.
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							Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit
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Configuring a cellular 
phone
If your cellular phone is Bluetooth wireless 
technology compatible to the home 
communication system, you can use the 
handset to make or answer calls using a 
cellular line.
This feature is useful for maximizing the 
benefits of cellular services (such as free 
unlimited nights and weekends, or cellular 
to cellular calling plans) by utilizing unused 
peak minutes with your home phone.
To use this feature you must first:
– use the base unit to register your cellular 
phone.
– use the base unit to turn on discoverable 
mode.
– use the base unit to connect to the 
cellular phone.
For more information, see the operating 
instructions included with your base unit.
Making/answering calls 
using a cellular line
LBefore making or answering calls, 
confirm that you have connected your 
cellular phone to the base unit.
Making calls
Important:
LYou can place the handset on the 
charger while using the speakerphone. 
The call is not disconnected.
1Dial the phone number. i {CELL}
LIf you registered only one cellular 
phone, skip to step 4.
2Select the desired cellular phone.
3{SELECT}
4When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Answering calls
1Press {C} or {CELL}.
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Making calls using the 
phonebook
1{MENU} (F2) i q i {SELECT}
2Press {V} or {^} to select the desired 
item.
3{CALL} i {CELL}
LIf you registered only one cellular 
phone, skip to step 5.
4Select the desired cellular phone. i 
{SELECT}
5When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
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Viewing the caller list and 
calling back
If you receive a call via cellular line, caller 
information is logged in the caller list with 
y.
1{MENU} (F2) i G i {SELECT}
2Press {^} or {V} to select the desired 
caller information indicated by y.
3{CALL} i {CELL}
LIf you registered only one cellular 
phone, skip to step 5.
4Select the desired cellular phone. i 
{SELECT}
5When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf the cellular line is already being used 
or you want to select the land line, select 
the desired line by pressing {LINE1} or 
{LINE2} instead of {CELL}.
Putting a cellular call on hold
Press {HOLD} 2 times during a cellular 
call.
LTo return to the call, press {C}.
Note:
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.
Using the land line during a 
cellular call
Holding a cellular call to make or 
answer a land line call
Example: If you are on a cellular line call
1To put the cellular call on hold, press 
{HOLD} 2 times.
2To make a land line call, dial the phone 
number, then press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2}.
To answer a land line call, press 
{LINE1} or {LINE2}.
3When you finish talking, press {OFF} to 
end the land line call.
4To return to the cellular call, press 
{C}.
Holding a land line call and make or 
answer a cellular call
Example: If you are on a land line call
1To put the land line call on hold, press 
{HOLD} 2 times.
2To make a cellular call
– If you have registered only one 
cellular phone, dial the phone 
number, then press {CELL}.
– If you have registered more than one 
cellular phone, dial the phone 
number, then press {CELL}. Select 
the desired cellular phone, then press 
{SELECT}.
To answer a cellular call
Press {CELL}.
3To return to the land line call, press the 
line button that is flashing on the 
handset.
LThe cellular call ends.
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Ringer settings for cellular calls
Important:
LYou must register your cellular phone to 
the base unit before programming.
Ringer volume
You can change the ringer volume heard 
when a cellular call is received.
1{MENU} (F2) i s i {SELECT}
2“Ringer for cell” i {SELECT}
3“Ringer volume” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired volume. (Default: 
High) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off for a 
cellular line, “Ringer off” is not 
displayed in standby mode and the 
handset does not ring for cellular calls.
Ringer tone
You can change the ringer tone heard 
when a cellular call is received.
1{MENU} (F2) i s i {SELECT}
2“Ringer for cell” i {SELECT}
3“Ringer tone” i {SELECT}
4Select the desired item. (Default: “Tone 
3”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LIf you erase a customized ring for 
cellular call, “Tone 3” (default) is used 
instead of that ringer tone.
Transferring a cellular call
Cellular 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 a cellular call
1During a cellular 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 {C} to return to the cellular 
call.
4To complete the transfer, press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf the paged party does not answer 
within 1 minute after you hang up, your 
extension rings and the call is returned 
to your phone. You can speak to the 
caller again by pressing {C} on the 
handset.
LTo transfer a cellular call to the 
answering system, see page 36.
Answering a transferred cellular call
Press {C} to answer the page.
LAfter the paging party hangs up the call, 
you can take the transferred call.
Note:
LIf the paging party hangs up before you 
answer the page, “Incoming call” is 
displayed. Press {C} to take the 
transferred call.
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Conference calls
Conference call with a cellular call and 
land line call
While you are talking on a cellular call, you 
can make or answer a 2nd call on the land 
line, and then combine the calls to 
establish a conference call.
1During a cellular call, press {HOLD} 2 
times.
2To answer a land line call, press 
{LINE1} or {LINE2}.
To make a land line call, press {LINE1} 
or {LINE2}, then dial the phone 
number.
3When the land line call is connected, 
press {CONF} to make a conference 
call.
LTo hang up only one line, press the 
desired line button or {CELL} for the 
party with which you want to continue 
talking.
LTo put both lines on hold, press 
{HOLD}. To talk only with the land 
line caller, press the desired line 
button. To talk only with the cellular 
caller, press {C}. To resume both 
lines, press {CONF}.
Conference call with a cellular call and 
an intercom call
While you are talking on a cellular call, one 
more extension can join the conversation 
and establish a conference call.
1During a cellular 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 cellular 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}.
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Connecting the USB cable to the handset
By connecting the USB cable to the USB port, you can use this unit to:
– use MULTI TALK V USB Utility with your computer (page 4).
– access to the Internet with your computer.
System requirements for your computer
The following system requirements must be met in order to use the MULTI TALK V 
software.
Trademarks
LMicrosoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
LPentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in 
the United States and/or other countries.
LScreen shots are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
LAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
ItemDescription
Operating SystemMicrosoft
® Windows® 98SE, Microsoft Windows Me, 
Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows XP
CPUFor Windows 98SE and Windows Me: Pentium
® 166 MHz 
or faster
For Windows 2000: Pentium 200 MHz or faster
For Windows XP: Pentium 300 MHz or faster
RAMFor Windows 98SE and Windows Me: 64 MB (128 MB or 
more recommended)
For Windows 2000 and Windows XP: 128 MB
HDD50 MB available disk space
Resolution800 x 600 or higher resolution display
OthersUSB interface: 1.1
Video adaptor with high color (16 bit) or higher
CD-ROM drive
10/100 Mbps network card installed (necessary for LAN 
interface users)
Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (necessary when 
monitoring the cordless camera)
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Wall mounting
The charger can be mounted on the wall. 
Drive the screws (not included) into the wall using the wall template as a guide, then mount 
the charger securely on the screws.
Connect the AC adaptor to power outlet (page 10).
Note:
LMake sure the screws are securely fastened to the wall.
Screws 25.2 mm 
 (1 inch)
 (120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Wall mount template for the charger
25.2 mm 
(1 inch)
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Headset (Optional)
Connecting the corded headset
Connecting a headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversations. Please use 
only a Panasonic headset (page 5).
LHeadset shown is KX-TCA86.
Switching a call between headset and handset speakerphone
To switch to the speakerphone, press {s}. To return to the headset, press {C}.
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Error messages
If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display.
Display messageCause & solution
BusyLThe called handset or base unit is in use.
LOther users are using the line(s). Wait until the line 
button light or the line status icon goes out.
LPrivacy mode is on for the call you tried to join (page 
37).
LThe handset or base unit you tried to copy phonebook 
items to is in use.
LThe handset you are calling is too far from the base unit.
LAnother handset user is monitoring a room using the 
cordless camera.
Camera detectLThe cordless camera paged the handset, but nobody 
answered the page. After you monitor the cordless 
camera, it disappears from the display.
Denied
Turn access on at 
device.LThe monitor feature is turned off on the destination 
handset or base unit and the room cannot be monitored 
(page 38).
Error!!LThe handset’s registration or deregistration has failed. 
Move the handset and the base unit away from the 
electrical appliances and try again.
LAnother handset or base unit user tried to send 
phonebook items to you but there was an error. Have 
the other user re-send the items to you (page 26).
Error!!
8 handsets have 
already been 
registered.L8 handsets have already been registered to the base 
unit. The deregistered handset number is still retained 
in the base unit. To register an additional handset, 
erase the unnecessary handset number using the base 
unit. For more information, see the operating 
instructions included with your base unit.
FailedLVideo phone feature is not permitted on the other 
party’s unit.
LThe video connection failed and you will be returned to 
voice call shortly. Wait until it returns to voice call.
LIf the “PC camera access” setting for the base unit is 
set to “On”, you cannot use the video phone feature 
during an intercom call.
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---Incomplete---LThe destination unit’s phonebook memory is full. Erase 
unnecessary items from the destination unit’s 
phonebook (page 25). 
LThe destination unit is out of area.
LThe destination unit’s user may have pressed {C} or 
{s} on the handset or {SP-PHONE} on the base unit.
InvalidLThere is no handset registered to the base unit 
matching the extension number you entered.
LYou selected your own extension number.
LKX-THA17 only:
While viewing video call images on your TV using the 
included A/V out cable, you cannot adjust the display 
brightness with the handset. Adjust the display 
brightness on your TV.
Invalid.
Please register
to the base unitLThe handset is not registered to the base unit. Register 
the handset (page 18).
Memory fullLThere is no space in memory to record new songs. 
Erase unnecessary songs (page 44).
LThere is no space in memory to store the new image. 
Erase unnecessary images from your original data 
(page 42).
No items storedLYour phonebook or redial list is empty.
L“My pictures” is empty.
L“Customize ring” is empty.
No link to base. 
Move closer to base 
and try again.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Move closer to the base unit, and try again.
LConfirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
LRaise the base unit antennas.
LThe handset’s registration may have been canceled. 
Re-register the handset (page 18).
Phonebook fullLThere is no space to store new items in the phonebook. 
Erase unnecessary items (page 25).
System is busy. 
Please try again 
later.LThe resources available for wireless communication 
(making or answering calls with a handset, monitoring 
camera images from a computer, etc.) are limited. 
Therefore, depending on the combination of wireless 
features being conducted at the same time, your 
desired operation may not be possible. Wait for other 
users to finish and try again.
LAnother user is listening to messages. Try again later.
Display messageCause & solution
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