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

							q Phonebook
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Phonebook
You can add 50 items to the phonebook 
and search for phonebook items by name. 
Each item can be assigned a name, phone 
number, ringer ID, and picture ID. Ringer 
ID and picture ID features (page 26) are 
available for Caller ID subscribers.
Important:
LYou can also create and edit phonebook 
items using your computer and send 
them to the unit. Refer to the help 
section of the MULTI TALK V USB Utility 
application for more information.
Adding items to the phonebook
1{MENU} (F6) i q i {SELECT}
2{ADD NEW}
3“Name” i {SELECT}
4Enter the name (max. 16 characters; 
page 22). i {OK}
5“Phone no.” i {SELECT}
6Enter the phone number (max. 32 
digits). i {OK}
7“Set Ringer ID” i {SELECT}
8Select the desired ringer ID (page 26). 
i {OK}
9“Set Picture ID” i {SELECT}
10Select the desired item.
11{SELECT}
12Select the desired picture ID (page 
26). i {OK}
13{SAVE}
LTo add other items, repeat from step 
3.
14{OFF}
Note:
LTo assign a song as ringer ID, you can 
record it from an audio device (page 43) 
or copy it from your computer (refer to 
the help section of the MULTI TALK V 
USB Utility application).
LIf you select “No Ringer ID” (default), 
the unit uses the ringer tone you 
selected on page 42 when a call is 
received from that caller.
LYou can use images in “My pictures” 
as picture IDs. Any of the following can 
be used:
– pictures taken with the unit’s built-in 
camera (page 40).
– pictures taken during a video call 
(page 30).
– pictures copied to the unit from your 
computer (refer to the help section of 
the MULTI TALK V USB Utility 
application).
Sample 
picturesImages stored in the 
unit at the time of 
purchase.
My 
picturesImages you stored in 
the unit (page 41).
OffTurns the picture ID 
off. Press {OK}, then 
skip to step 13.
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							q Phonebook
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Character table for entering names
Note:
LTo enter another character that is 
located on the same dial key, first press 
{>} to move the cursor to the next 
space.
Editing/correcting a mistake
Press {} to move the cursor to the 
character or number you want to erase, 
then press {CLEAR}. Enter the 
appropriate character or number.
Note:
LPress and hold {CLEAR} to erase all 
characters or numbers.
Finding and calling a 
phonebook item
Phonebook items can be searched for 
alphabetically by scrolling through the 
phonebook items or by initial.
Once you have found the desired item, 
press {s} to dial the phone number.
LYou can also make a call by pressing 
{CALL}, then pressing {LINE1} or 
{LINE2}.
Searching for a name alphabetically by 
scrolling through all items
1{MENU} (F6) i q i {SELECT}
2Press {^} or {V} to select the desired 
item.
LTo display further information for the 
selected item, press {DETAIL}. To 
return to the list, press {LIST}.
Note:
LTo go to the next page, press {>}. To go 
to the previous page, press {
						

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Editing items in the phonebook
1Find the desired item (page 22). i 
{EDIT}
2Select the information you want to edit. 
i {SELECT}
3To change the name and/or phone 
number
Edit the name and/or phone number. 
i {OK}
To change the ringer ID
Select the desired ringer ID. i {OK}
To change the picture ID
Select the desired item. i {SELECT} 
i Select the desired picture ID. i 
{OK}
To turn the picture ID off
“Off” i {OK}
4{SAVE} i {OFF}
Erasing items in the phonebook
1Find the desired item (page 22).
2{CLEAR} i {YES} i {OFF}
Quick dial
{M1} and {M2} can each be used as a 
quick dial key, allowing you to dial a 
number from the phonebook by simply 
pressing {M1} or {M2}.
Assigning an item in the phonebook to 
a quick dial key
1{M1} or {M2} i {EDIT}
2Press {^} or {V} to select the desired 
item.
3{SAVE} i {OFF}
Making a call using a quick dial key
1{M1} or {M2}
2{s}
LYou can also make a call by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2}.
Erasing a quick dial assignment
1{M1} or {M2}
2{CLEAR} i {YES}
3{OFF}
Note:
LThe corresponding phonebook item is 
not erased.
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Chain dial
This feature allows you to dial phone 
numbers in the phonebook while you are 
on a call. This feature can be used,
for example, to dial a calling card access 
number or bank account PIN that you have 
stored in the phonebook, without having to 
dial manually.
1During an outside call, press {MENU}.
2“Phonebook” i {SELECT}
3Find the desired item (page 22). i 
{CALL}
Note:
LWhen storing a calling card access 
number and your PIN in the phonebook 
as one phonebook item, press {PAUSE} 
to add pauses after the number and PIN 
as necessary (page 18).
LIf you have rotary or pulse service, you 
need to press {*} before pressing 
{MENU} in step 1 to change the dialing 
mode temporarily to tone.
Copying phonebook items
You can copy one or all of the phonebook 
items from this unit to the phonebook of 
the base unit or a compatible Panasonic 
unit (KX-THA11/KX-THA12/KX-THA16/
KX-THA17).
Important:
LThe picture ID setting for phonebook 
items is not copied.
LIn order to correctly copy a ringer ID as a 
phonebook item, the same melodies 
must be stored in identical order in the 
memories of both units involved. If the 
melody order in memory is different in 
the copy destination unit from the 
sending unit, the ringer ID will not be 
copied properly.  (This is not necessary if 
the ringer ID is set to use a preset 
melody.)LThe melodies and songs for ringer ID 
are not copied to the base unit.
Copying an item
1{MENU} (F6) i q i {SELECT}
2{COPY}
3“Copy 1 item” i {SELECT}
4Select the destination unit. i 
{SELECT}
5Find the desired item (page 22). i 
{SEND}
6Press {OFF} after “Complete” is 
displayed.
Copying all items
1{MENU} (F6) i q i {SELECT}
2{COPY}
3“Copy all items” i {SELECT}
4Select the destination unit. i {SEND}
5Press {OFF} after “Complete” is 
displayed.
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							G Caller ID Service
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Using Caller ID service
This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use 
Caller ID features, you must subscribe to 
your telephone company’s Caller ID 
service.
Caller ID features
When an outside call is being received, the 
calling party’s name and telephone 
number are displayed.
Caller information for the last 50 different 
callers is logged in the caller list, allowing 
you to return missed calls. Caller 
information is stored by the most recent 
call to the oldest.
LGenerally caller information is displayed 
from the 2nd ring.
LIf the unit cannot receive caller 
information, the following is displayed:
–“Out of area”: The caller dialed 
from an area which does not provide 
Caller ID service.
–“Private caller”: The caller 
requested not to send caller 
information.
–“Long distance”: The caller called 
you long distance.
LIf the unit is connected to a PBX system, 
caller information may not be received 
properly. Consult your PBX supplier.
Private name display
When caller information is received and it 
matches a phone number stored in the 
phonebook, the stored name is displayed 
and logged in the caller list.
Call Waiting Caller ID display
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call 
Waiting with Caller ID services, the 2nd 
caller’s information is displayed after you 
hear a Call Waiting tone (page 19).
Note:
LPlease contact your telephone company 
for details and availability of this service 
in your area.
Talking Caller ID
This feature lets you know who is calling 
without looking at the display. When a call 
comes in, the unit announces the caller’s 
name displayed on the unit following every 
ring.
To use this feature, you must subscribe to 
your telephone company’s Caller ID 
service.
LName pronunciation may vary. This 
feature may not pronounce all names 
correctly.
LCaller ID supports names of up to 15 
letters. If the caller’s name has more 
than 15 letters, the name is not 
displayed or announced correctly.
LUsually the unit announces the caller’s 
name after the 2nd ring.
LWhen you receive a call while on the 
phone, the 2nd caller’s name is not 
announced even if you subscribe to both 
Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID 
services.
LThis feature can be turned on or off 
(page 48).
Ann
555-321-5555
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Ringer ID
This feature can help you identify who is 
calling by using different ringers for 
different callers stored in the phonebook 
(page 21). You can assign a different 
ringer to each phonebook item. When a 
call is received from a caller stored in the 
phonebook, the ringer is used after Caller 
ID information is displayed.
Picture ID
This feature can help you identify who is 
calling by using different pictures for 
different callers stored in the phonebook 
(page 21). You can assign a different 
picture to each phonebook item. When a 
call is received from a caller stored in the 
phonebook, the picture is used after Caller 
ID information is displayed.
Note:
LWhen both lines receive calls at the 
same time, picture IDs are not displayed 
for either line, even after one line 
answers the call individually.
Caller list
Caller information for the last 50 different 
callers is logged in the caller list. You can 
use this list to return missed calls.
Missed calls
If a call is not answered, the unit treats the 
call as a missed call. The number of 
missed calls is shown on the display. This 
lets you know if you should view the caller 
list to see who called while you were out.
Viewing the caller list and 
calling back
1{MENU} (F6) i G i {SELECT}
2Press {V} to search from the most 
recent call, or {^} to search from the 
oldest call.
3{s}
Note:
LIf the indicated line is already being used 
or you want to select the other line, 
select the desired line by pressing 
{LINE1} or {LINE2}.
Displayed symbols
Lm and n indicate which line the caller 
information was received from.
LIf the same caller calls more than once, it 
is displayed with the number of times the 
caller called (“×2” to “×9”). Only the date 
and time of the most recent call is 
stored.
LA Q is displayed next to items which 
have already been viewed or answered.
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Editing a caller’s phone number 
before calling back
You can edit a phone number in the caller 
list by removing its area code and/or the 
long distance code “1”.
1{MENU} (F6) i G i {SELECT}
2Select the desired item.
3Press {EDIT} repeatedly until the 
phone number is shown in the desired 
format. 
1Local phone number
2Area code – Local phone number
31 – Area code – Local phone 
number
4{s}
Caller ID number auto edit feature
Once you call back an edited number, the 
unit can automatically edit other incoming 
phone numbers each time you receive a 
call.
For example, you can use this feature to 
set the unit to ignore the area code of 
callers in your area code, so that you can 
call these local numbers using caller 
information without dialing the area code.
To activate this feature, you must edit an 
item in the caller list, then call that number. 
After that, phone numbers from that 
caller’s area code are edited automatically. 
This feature can be turned on or off (page 
48). The default setting is “On”.
Note:
LPhone numbers from the 4 most recently 
edited area codes are automatically 
edited.
LIf you move to another area, you can 
turn this feature off to erase previously edited area codes. To use this feature 
again, turn it on and reprogram the area 
codes you want to edit once again.
Storing caller information into 
the phonebook
1{MENU} (F6) i G i {SELECT}
2Select the desired item.
LTo edit the number, press {EDIT} 
repeatedly until the phone number is 
shown in the desired format.
3{SAVE}
4Continue from step 2, “Editing items in 
the phonebook”, page 23.
Erasing caller information
Erasing a selected item
1{MENU} (F6) i G i {SELECT}
2Select the desired item.
3{CLEAR} i {OFF}
Erasing all items
1{MENU} (F6) i G i {SELECT}
2{ERASE} i {YES}
3Press {OFF} after “All erased” is 
displayed. Example:
Example:
Example:
321-5555
555-321-5555
1-555-321-5555
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							u Video Phone
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Video phone feature
The unit can be used to make and answer 
video calls, which allow you and the 
person you are talking to to see each other 
in real time.
Important:
LIn order to use this feature on an 
intercom call, you must have another 
compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA12/
KX-THA16/KX-THA17).
LDuring a video call, the call waiting tone 
is not heard and you cannot answer the 
2nd call on the same line.
LOnly 1 person at a time can have a video 
call with an outside party.
Note:
LIt may take time to connect the video call 
between you and the other party. When 
the video connection is completed, 
“Preparing” disappears from the 
display and you can start talking with the 
other party.
LFor privacy, you can set privacy image 
(page 31) in advance. When a video call 
starts, the unit sends the privacy image 
to the other party instead of your live 
video.
LIf you subscribe to Call Waiting service, 
the call waiting signal may disrupt the 
video call. To keep the line quality stable, 
you may temporarily disable Call 
Waiting service before making a call. 
Please consult your service provider for 
the code to disable this service.
Compatibility
To have a video call with the other party, 
the other party must also have a 
compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA12/
KX-THA16/KX-THA17) with the base unit 
(KX-TH102) or ITU-T H.324 compatible 
device. To maximize the performance 
capabilities, we highly recommend that 
both you and the other party have a 
compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA12/
KX-THA16/KX-THA17) to have a video 
call.
LDepending on the compatibility of the 
other party’s video phone, both video 
and voice call may be disconnected 
even if you press {VIDEO OFF} or 
{VIDEO} to switch to a voice call.
Connection quality
The quality of video calls depends on the 
quality of the connection between your 
phone and the other party’s phone. If 
connection quality degrades during a 
video call and k or l turns red, the 
unit may change the call to a voice call 
automatically and the video connection 
may end.
Making a video call
1During a call, press {VIDEO ON} or 
{VIDEO} to start the video call.
LAim the camera lens toward yourself 
by rotating the lens.
LYour unit displays a view of yourself 
until the video call is connected, then 
it displays the live video of the other 
party.
LEither caller can begin a video call by 
pressing {VIDEO ON} or {VIDEO}. If 
both parties press {VIDEO ON} or 
{VIDEO} at the same time, the video 
call connection may fail, returning you 
to voice call.
2To switch to a voice call, press {VIDEO 
OFF} or {VIDEO}.
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LTo end the call, press {OFF}.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} while talking.
Answering a video call
1If the other party initiates a video call 
during a voice call, your unit switches to 
a video call automatically.
2To switch to a voice call, press {VIDEO 
OFF} or {VIDEO}.
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 31), the video call is put on hold 
and the privacy image set for hold (page 
31) 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.
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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3Press {>} to improve the brightness.
Press {} to zoom in.
Press {