Panasonic Home Communication System Cordless Video Camera Station Kx-tha16 Operating Instructions

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Error messages/icons
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 
34).
LThe handset or base unit you tried to copy phonebook...

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---Incomplete---LThe destination unit’s phonebook memory is full. Erase 
unnecessary items from the destination unit’s 
phonebook (page 23). 
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...

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RF connect errorLThe unit 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 unit’s registration may have been canceled. Re-
register the unit (page 17).
LThe resources available for wireless communication 
(making or answering calls with a handset, monitoring 
camera images from a computer,...

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Printing error icons
If the unit detects a problem when you try to print images, an error icon is displayed.
Error iconCause & solution
Radio frequency connect error
LThe unit 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 unit’s registration may have been canceled. Re-register the 
unit...

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Troubleshooting
General use
Programmable settings
ProblemCause & solution
The unit does not work.LCheck the connection (page 10).
LThe unit has not been registered to the base unit. 
Register the unit (page 17).
LMake sure that the battery is installed correctly and fully 
charged it (page 10).
LPress {RESET} on the bottom of the unit using a 
pointed object such as a pen (page 70).
“Recharge battery” is 
displayed and I...

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Making/answering calls, intercom
ProblemCause & solution
Static is heard, sound 
cuts in and out. 
Interference from other 
electrical units.LMove this unit and the base unit away from other 
electrical appliances (microwave, wireless LAN 
appliances, etc.).
LMove closer to the base unit.
LRaise the base unit antennas.
LTurn on the clarity booster feature (page 20).
The unit does not ring.LThe ringer volume is turned...

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Phonebook
Caller ID
ProblemCause & solution
Copying stopped with an 
item displayed.LThe destination handset may have lost communication 
with the base unit, or the destination unit user may have 
pressed {C} or {s} on the handset or {SP-PHONE} 
on the base unit.
The displayed phonebook item was not copied to the 
unit. Press {OFF}. Confirm that the destination unit is 
not in use and try again.
ProblemCause & solution...

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Video phone
Video monitorThe 2nd caller’s 
information is not 
displayed during an 
outside call.LIn order to use Caller ID, Call Waiting, or Call Waiting 
Caller ID (CWID), you must first contact your telephone 
company and subscribe to the desired service.
After subscribing, you may need to contact your 
telephone company again to activate this specific 
service, even if you already subscribed to both Caller ID 
and...

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Answering system
Battery rechargeThe image sent from 
another compatible 
Panasonic unit (KX-
THA12/KX-THA13/KX-
THA16/KX-THA17) is 
dark and difficult to see.LAdjust the display brightness setting (page 39).
LThere is a strong sunlight or a backlight in the place 
where the destination unit is located. Try shading the 
camera’s location.
I cannot connect to 
another compatible 
Panasonic unit (KX-
THA12/KX-THA13/KX-...

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RESET button
If the unit does not work, press {RESET} on the bottom of the unit using a pointed object 
such as a pen.
RESET{
RESET}
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