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

							Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save 
for future reference.
For assistance, visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp for customers in the U.S.A. or 
Puerto Rico.This unit is an accessory unit for use with the KX-TH102 base unit. You 
must register this unit with your base unit before it can be used.
Home Communication System
Cordless Video Camera Station
Model No. 
KX-THA16
Operating Instructions
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							Table of Contents
2For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp
Introduction
Feature highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . 6
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparation
Setting up the unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery charge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Headset (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Symbols used in these operating 
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Registering the unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the unit before use . . . . . . . . . . 17
C Making/Answering Calls
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Answering calls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Useful features during a call . . . . . . . . . 19
q Phonebook
Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
G Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Caller list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
u Video Phone
Video phone feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Video phone settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Intercom
Intercom feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Transferring a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Conference calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Call share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
H Monitoring
Monitoring feature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Audio monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Video monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
v Built-in camera
Taking a picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Picture gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Programmable Settings
Ringer settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Display settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Slide show  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
i Answering System
Answering system feature  . . . . . . . . . . 51
Listening to messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using a Cellular Phone with 
this Unit
Configuring a cellular phone . . . . . . . . . 53
Making/answering calls using a cellular 
line  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Printing
Print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Printing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Useful Information
Connecting the USB cable to the unit . . 60
Error messages/icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
FCC and other information . . . . . . . . . . 71
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Customer services  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Direct command chart/programming 
index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Index
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Feature highlights
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Home Communication System 
Cordless Video Camera Station.
Important:
LFor information about the handsets, cordless camera, and other compatible Panasonic 
units, see page 6.
Telephone and monitoring features
N2 line telephone
While one line is in use, you can make or answer a call using the other line.
NVideo phone
This unit allows you and the person you are talking to to see each other in real time 
during a call, if you have ITU-T H.324 compatible video phone (page 28).
NAudio monitor (between this unit and base unit/handset)
You can listen to the audio in the room where the handset or base unit is located (page 
35).
NVideo monitor (between this unit and cordless camera/handset)
This unit allows you to monitor the room where the cordless camera or the handset is 
located (page 36).
NBuilt-in camera
You can use the unit’s built-in camera to take pictures (page 40). These pictures can be 
used for the phonebook, as wallpaper, and as privacy images for this unit.
NSlide show
This feature allows you to view pictures as a slide show while the unit is in standby 
mode. You can even select your own background music (page 45).
NCustomize ring
You can connect an audio device to the unit using the audio cable included with your 
base unit and record songs to be used as the ringer tone (page 43).
NChanging the device name
You can customize the name for the unit (page 48).
NCellular connection
This feature allows you to make or answer cellular calls using this unit, the handset, or 
the base unit, if your cellular phone is Bluetooth
® wireless technology compatible to the 
home communication system (page 53).
For more information for this feature, please visit our website (page 6).
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MULTI TALK V software
The CD-ROM included with your base unit contains the MULTI TALK V Utility suite. The 
suite consists of the following utilities. Refer to the “Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V 
Software” included with your base unit for installation details.
NMULTI TALK V USB Utility
Allows you to use your computer to:
– Add, edit, erase, and copy phonebook entries
– Send images and melodies stored in your computer to your phone
– Change phone settings
– Connect to the Internet or to another computer using a MULTI TALK V phone
NMULTI TALK V Printing Utility
Allows you to use your computer to register this unit in order to print images from the unit 
to your computer’s printer.
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Accessory information
Other additional/replacement accessories
Note:
LYou can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic 
units (page 6).
Sales and support information
LTo order these accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.
LTTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277. AAC adaptor for cordless video camera 
station
(Order No. PQLV203Z)ABattery
(Order No. HHR-P515)
ABattery cover
(Order No. PQYNTHA16R)AUSB cable
(Order No. PQJA10166Z)
Accessory itemOrder number
Rechargeable nickel metal hydride 
(Ni-MH) batteryHHR-P515
Corded headset KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88HA
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Expanding your phone system
You can expand the phone system by registering the following units to a single base unit: 
max. 18
Note:
LHeadset and cellular phone must have Bluetooth capability and must be compatible to 
the home communication system. For more details and the list of compatible cellular 
phones, please visit: www.panasonic.com/MultiTalkV
Handsets: max. 8Other devices: max. 10
Cordless handset
KX-THA11
(Monochrome display 
type)Cordless camera
KX-THA13: max. 2
(For monitoring)
Cordless video camera 
handset
KX-THA12
(Color display type)USB adaptor
KX-THA14
(For data link)
Cordless video camera 
station
KX-THA16
(Large color display 
type)Other 
Bluetooth 
compatible 
devices
(Optional)Headset
Cellular 
phone:
max. 5
Cordless video camera 
handset with A/V 
output
KX-THA17
(Color display type with 
audio/video output 
jack)
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Various features using the optional units
Video phone
Video monitor
Cellular connection (Bluetooth compatible)This feature allows you and the 
person you are talking to to see 
each other in real time for an 
outside call using the handsets.
If you have additional units (A, 
B), you can also make a video 
call during an intercom call.
AKX-THA12/KX-THA17
BKX-THA16
This feature allows you to 
monitor the room where the 
cordless camera (A) is located 
from the units (B, C).
You can also monitor the room 
between the units (B, C).
AKX-THA13
BKX-THA12/KX-THA17
CKX-THA16
This feature allows you to make 
or answer cellular calls using 
your unit (A, B, C, and the base 
unit), if you have Bluetooth 
compatible cellular phones.
AKX-THA11
BKX-THA12/KX-THA17
CKX-THA16
Your  home
AB
CAB
Your cellular phone
B AC
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Data link feature
Video phone using TVThis feature allows you to access 
the Internet or another computer 
by connecting the units (A, B, 
C, and the base unit) with the 
USB cable or a USB adaptor (D) 
to your computer.
AKX-THA11
BKX-THA12/KX-THA17
CKX-THA16
DKX-THA14
This feature allows you to use 
your TV to see the other person 
during a video call.
AKX-THA17
AB C D
Your  home
A
TV
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For best performance
Location/Noise
This unit communicates using radio 
waves.
For maximum distance and noise-free 
operation, we recommend the following:
LPlacing the product away from electrical 
appliances.
LIf you use the unit near other electrical 
appliances (microwave, wireless LAN 
appliance, etc.), noise may be heard. 
Move away from those appliances and 
closer to the base unit.
LIf you use the unit near another cordless 
phone’s base unit, noise may be heard. 
Move away from the other cordless 
phone’s base unit and closer to your 
base unit.
Environment
LKeep the product away from electrical 
noise generating devices, such as 
fluorescent lamps and motors.
LThe product should be kept free from 
excessive smoke, dust, high 
temperature, and vibration.
LThe product should not be exposed to 
direct sunlight.
LDo not place heavy objects on top of the 
product.
LWhen you leave the product unused for 
a long period of time, unplug the product 
from the power outlet.
LThe product should be kept away from 
heat sources such as heaters, kitchen 
stoves, etc. It should not be placed in 
rooms where the temperature is less 
than 5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C 
(104 °F), except when charging (page 
11). Damp basements should also be 
avoided.
LThe maximum calling distance may be 
shortened when the product is used in 
the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near 
metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
LOperating near 2.4 GHz electrical 
appliances may cause interference. 
Move away from the electrical 
appliances.
Routine care
LWipe the outer surface of the product 
with a soft moist cloth. Do not use 
benzine, thinner, or any abrasive 
powder.
Conditions for using the unit’s 
built-in camera
LThe unit’s built-in camera is intended for 
indoor use only. Prolonged exposure to 
direct sunlight or halogen light may 
damage CMOS sensor.
LUse the unit’s built-in camera in a bright 
place such as under daylight or a well-lit 
room.
LDo not use the unit’s built-in camera in 
the following places:
– near incandescent lamps.
– near any electrical appliance that 
emits a strong radio signal.
– where the subject of the picture is 
against a light source or in front of a 
mirror.
LIn darker environments other than 
daylight or in a well-lit room, the 
smoothness of motion decreases in 
order to keep the appropriate brightness 
and sharpness of images. In such 
environments, the smoothness of 
motion may not increase/decrease 
much even if you change the display 
sharpness settings (page 29, 38).
LWhen using the unit’s built-in camera, 
please take into consideration the rights 
of others with regard to privacy.
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Setting up the unit
Connecting the AC adaptor
LUse only the included Panasonic AC 
adaptor PQLV203.
Note:
LThe AC adaptor must remain connected 
at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor 
to feel warm during use.)
LThe AC adaptor should be connected to 
a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC 
outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to 
a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the 
weight of the adaptor may cause it to 
become disconnected.
Battery installation
1Insert the battery as shown. Insert the 
S and T end of the battery first.
2Close the cover in the direction of the 
arrows.
Note:
LAfter charging the battery, you can use 
the battery to power the unit, allowing 
you to use the unit in a location where 
there is no power outlet. 
We recommend keeping the AC 
adaptor connected for normal usage.
 (120 V AC,
  
 60 Hz)
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