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

							u Video Phone
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp31
Video phone settings
Video phone mode
You can select to send live video or a 
privacy image during a video call.
If you select “Privacy image”, the image 
selected as “Start” of the privacy image 
(page 31) is sent to the other party instead 
of live video.
1{MENU} (F6) i u i {SELECT}
2“Video phone mode” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired item. (Default: “Live 
video”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Video access
If this feature is set to “Deny”, the unit does 
not automatically activate video calls when 
the other party requests them.
1{MENU} (F6) i u i {SELECT}
2“Video access” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired item. (Default: 
“Permit”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LWhen this feature is set to “Deny”, you 
can start a video call by pressing 
{VIDEO ON} or {VIDEO}.
Hold options
This feature determines how the hold 
mode functions during a video call.
–“Hold only”: When you activate hold 
mode, the video call is put on hold and 
the unit sends the privacy image (page 
31) to the other party. You cannot 
transfer a call that is on hold.
–“Transfer(audio)”: When you 
activate hold mode, the video call is 
canceled and the voice call is put on 
hold. You can transfer a call that is on 
hold (page 32). 
1{MENU} (F6) i u i {SELECT}
2“Hold options” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired item. (Default: “Hold 
only”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Privacy image
You can select a privacy image to be seen 
by the other party during a video call 
instead of your live video. You can also 
select a privacy image to be shown for the 
duration of the call, or only when you put a 
video call on hold.
–“Start”: The privacy image is seen by 
the other party during a video call 
instead of your live video. You need to 
select “Privacy image” in “Video 
phone mode” beforehand (page 31).
–“Hold”: The privacy image is seen by 
the other party when you put a video call 
on hold. You need to select “Hold 
only” in “Hold options” beforehand 
(page 31).
1{MENU} (F6) i u i {SELECT}
2“Privacy image” i {SELECT}
3Select “Start” or “Hold”. i 
{SELECT}
4Select the desired item. i {SELECT}
5Select the desired image. i {SAVE} 
i {OFF} Sample 
picturesImages stored in the 
unit at the time of 
purchase.
My 
picturesImages you stored in 
the unit (page 41).
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							Intercom
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Intercom feature
Intercom calls can be made between this 
unit and the base unit, and between this 
unit and another compatible Panasonic 
unit (KX-THA11/KX-THA12/KX-THA16/
KX-THA17).
Making intercom calls
1{INTERCOM}
2To page the base unit, press {0}.
To page the handset, enter its 
extension number ({1} to {8}).
LThe destination unit beeps for 1 
minute.
LTo stop paging, press {OFF}.
3To end the intercom call, press {OFF}.
Answering intercom calls
When the unit is being paged, it rings and 
displays the extension number of the 
paging party.
1Press {s} to answer the page.
2To end the intercom call, press {OFF}.
Note:
LThe ringer volume for intercom calls 
follows the higher volume level of the 2 
lines (page 42).
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off for 
both lines, the unit will ring at the low 
level for intercom calls.
Transferring a call
Outside calls can be transferred between 
this unit and the base unit, and between 
this unit and another compatible 
Panasonic unit (KX-THA11/KX-THA12/
KX-THA16/KX-THA17).
Transferring calls
1During an outside call, press 
{INTERCOM} to put the call on hold.
2To page the base unit, press {0}.
To page the 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 {LINE1} or {LINE2} that is 
flashing to return to the outside call.
4To complete the transfer, press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf the paged party does not answer 
within 1 minute after you hang up, your 
phone rings and the call is returned to 
your phone. You can speak to the caller 
again by pressing {LINE1} or {LINE2}.
Answering transferred calls
Press {s} to answer the page.
LAfter the paging party hangs up the call, 
you can talk to the outside caller.
Note:
LIf the paging party hangs up before you 
answer the page, “Incoming call” is 
displayed. Press {LINE1} or {LINE2} to 
take the transferred call.
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							Intercom
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Transferring a call to the 
answering system
When you answer a call and the caller 
wants to talk to someone who is not 
available, you can transfer the caller to the 
answering system, where the caller can 
leave a message.
Tell the outside caller you will transfer him 
or her to the answering system.
1During an outside call, press 
{INTERCOM} to put the call on hold.
2Press {9} to hang up the call.
Note:
LAfter you press {9}, the caller hears the 
greeting message and can leave a 
message after the beep.
Conference calls
Conference call with 2 outside 
calls
While you are talking with an outside caller, 
you can make or answer a 2nd call on the 
other line, and then combine the calls to 
establish a conference call.
1During an outside call, press {HOLD} 2 
times.
2To answer a 2nd call, press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2}.
To make a 2nd call, press {LINE1} or 
{LINE2}, then dial the phone number.
3When the 2nd call is connected, press 
{CONF} to make a conference call.
LTo hang up only one line, press 
{LINE1} or {LINE2} for the party with 
which you want to continue talking.
LTo put both lines on hold, press 
{HOLD}. To talk with only one caller, 
press {LINE1} or {LINE2} for the 
party with which you want to continue 
talking. To resume both lines, press 
{CONF}.
Note:
LMultiple parties can join a conference 
call. The possible number of 
participating parties depends on the 
resources available for wireless 
communication.
When another participating party cannot 
join a conversation, “System is 
busy. Please try again later.” 
is displayed.
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Conference call with an outside 
call and an intercom call
While you are talking with an outside caller, 
one more extension can join the 
conversation and establish a conference 
call.
1During an outside call, press 
{INTERCOM}.
2To page the base unit, press {0}.
To page the 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 outside 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}.
LMultiple parties can join a conference 
call. The possible number of 
participating parties depends on the 
resources available for wireless 
communication.
When another participating party cannot 
join a conversation, “System is 
busy. Please try again later.” 
is displayed.
Call share
This feature allows the unit to join an 
existing outside call.
Joining a conversation
Join the conversation by pressing {LINE1} 
or {LINE2} to select the line that is being 
used by another extension for an outside 
call.
L“Conference” is displayed.
Note:
LMultiple parties can join a conference 
call. The possible number of 
participating parties depends on the 
resources available for wireless 
communication.
When another participating party cannot 
join a conversation, “System is 
busy. Please try again later.” 
is displayed.
Call privacy
Call privacy allows you to prevent other 
users from joining your conversations with 
outside callers. To allow other users to join 
your conversations, leave this feature off.
To turn this feature on/off, press 
{PRIVACY}.
Note:
LThis feature will turn off after you hang 
up the call.
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							H Monitoring
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Monitoring feature
This feature allows you to monitor the 
room where this or another unit is located. 
The monitored unit does not ring, allowing 
you to easily monitor a baby’s room, for 
example, from different areas of the 
house.
You can monitor:
– the sound in a room (“Audio monitor”, 
page 35) 
– the image and sound of a room (“Video 
monitor”, page 36).
Enabling monitoring access
To use the monitoring feature, you need to 
set the destination unit to be monitored 
beforehand. 
–“Permit”: allows the unit to be 
monitored.
–“Deny”: denies access from other units.
1{MENU} (F6) i x i {SELECT}
2“Monitor access” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired setting. (Default: 
“Deny”) i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Audio monitor
This feature allows you to listen to the 
audio in the room where the handset or 
base unit is located.
Monitoring audio in the room
1{MONITOR} (F5)
2“Audio only” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired unit. i {SELECT}
LYou can listen to the audio in the 
room through the destination unit.
4Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.
Note:
LTo start monitoring quickly, press 
{INTERCOM}, then press {*} instead 
of steps 1 and 2. Before using this feature, allow access 
to the destination unit by selecting 
“Permit” in the monitor access setting 
(page 35).
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Video monitor
This feature allows the unit to monitor the 
image and sound of the room where the 
compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA12/
KX-THA16/KX-THA17) or the cordless 
camera (KX-THA13) is located.
Important:
LBefore you start monitoring, confirm that 
the camera lens of the monitored unit 
has been adjusted to the correct angle.
LOnly 1 person can access to the 
cordless camera at a time.
Monitoring the room
1{MONITOR} (F5)
2“Camera & Audio” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired unit. i {SELECT}
LTo start/finish talking with the other 
party, press {2WAY}.
4Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.
Note:
LWhen {Call button} of the cordless 
camera is pressed while monitoring the 
cordless camera with this unit, {2WAY} 
flashes on the display to notify you that 
the cordless camera is paging you. 
Press {2WAY} to answer the page.
Adjusting speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} while monitoring.
Taking a picture of the displayed image 
while monitoring 
Press {CAPTURE} when the desired 
image is displayed.
LA title is assigned to the image and the 
image is saved.
Note:
LTo view the image, see “Picture gallery” 
on page 41.
When paged from the cordless 
camera using the sensor (For 
KX-THA13 users)
The unit can be paged from the cordless 
camera when the camera sensor detects 
motion and/or audio. Then you can answer 
the page to monitor the live video from the 
cordless camera.
And also, the cordless camera takes 
pictures (a total of 4 pictures, default) at 
the time of detection and stores them. You 
can view the images stored in the cordless 
camera using your unit, then select and 
save the desired images into your unit. Before using this feature, allow access 
to the destination unit by selecting 
“Permit” in the monitor access setting 
(page 35).
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							H Monitoring
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Important:
LWhile monitoring using the cordless 
camera, you can change the cordless 
camera settings. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the KX-TH102-M or KX-
THA13 for more information.
1Cordless camera (KX-THA13):
The cordless camera detects motion 
and/or sound.
LThe cordless camera produces a 
camera tone and takes pictures.
LThe cordless camera pages the unit 
for 30 seconds.
2Cordless video camera station (KX-
THA16):
Press {s} to answer the page.
LYou can monitor the room where the 
cordless camera is located.
LTo start/finish talking with the other 
party, press {2WAY}.
3Cordless video camera station (KX-
THA16):
Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.
If “Camera detect” is displayed
If you do not answer the page from the 
cordless camera, “Camera detect” is 
displayed on the unit. This lets you know if 
you should monitor the cordless camera 
which has paged you.
1{MONITOR} (F5)
2“Camera & Audio” i {SELECT}
3Select the cordless camera (indicated 
by z). i {SELECT}
4Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.
Viewing and saving images from the 
cordless camera into the unit
You can view the images stored in the 
cordless camera and save them in the unit.
1Start monitoring (page 36). i 
{MENU}
2“Stored images” i {SELECT}
3Select the desired image.
LTo zoom in, press {ZOOM} 
repeatedly. To return to the original 
view, press {WIDE}.
4To store the displayed image, press 
{SAVE}.
LA title is assigned to the image and 
the image is saved in the unit.
LTo save other items, repeat from step 
3.
5Press {OFF} when finished.
Note:
LTo view the image, see “Picture gallery” 
on page 41.
Erasing all images in the cordless 
camera
1Start monitoring (page 36). i 
{MENU}
2“Stored images” i {SELECT} 
3{ALL ERASE} i {YES}
4Press {OFF} after “All erased” is 
displayed.
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When paged from the cordless 
camera using the call button 
(For KX-THA13 users)
The cordless camera user can page your 
unit by pressing {Call button}. Then you 
can answer the page to monitor the live 
video from the cordless camera using your 
unit.
1Cordless camera (KX-THA13):
Press {Call button}.
LThe cordless camera produces a 
camera tone.
LTo stop paging, press {Call button} 
again.
LThe cordless camera pages the unit 
for 30 seconds.
2Cordless video camera station (KX-
THA16):
Press {s} to answer the page.
LYou can monitor the room where the 
cordless camera is located.
LYou can also talk with the cordless 
camera user. To finish talking, press 
{2WAY}.
3Cordless camera (KX-THA13):
When the paged party answers, speak 
clearly into the MIC.
4Cordless video camera station (KX-
THA16):
Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.
If “Camera detect” is displayed
If you do not answer the page from the 
cordless camera, “Camera detect” is 
displayed on the unit. This lets you know if 
you should monitor the cordless camera 
which has paged you. To monitor the 
cordless camera, see page 37.
Useful display settings while 
monitoring
Selecting image zoom
1Start monitoring (page 36). i 
{MENU}
2“Zoom” i {SELECT}
3Press {ZOOM} to zoom in (1.5 x zoom) 
on the image.
LPress {ZOOM} again for 3 x zoom. 
When viewing at 3 x zoom, you can 
press {^}, {V}, {} to select 
the viewable area.
LTo return to the original view, press 
{WIDE}.
4{SAVE}
Note:
LWhen you finish monitoring, the saved 
image size returns to its original view.  
Adjusting the display sharpness
1Start monitoring (page 36). i 
{SHARPNESS}
2Select the desired sharpness.
LIf you want to improve the display 
sharpness, move the cursor to the 
right (the smoothness of motion 
decreases).
LIf you want to improve the 
smoothness of motion, move the 
cursor to the left (the image clarity 
decreases).
3{SAVE}
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Adjusting the display brightness
1Start monitoring (page 36). i 
{BRIGHTNESS}
2Press {>} to improve the brightness.
Press {
						

							v Built-in camera
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Taking a picture
You can take a picture using the unit’s 
built-in camera. The images can be used 
for the phonebook (page 21), as wallpaper 
patterns (page 44), slide show pictures 
(page 45), and as privacy images (page 
31) for video calls using the unit.
1{CAMERA VIEWER} (F4)
LAim the camera lens by rotating the 
lens forward or backward (page 14).
2“Camera” i {SELECT}
3{CAPTURE} i {OFF}
Selecting the picture size
1Follow steps 1 and 2, “Taking a picture”.
2Press {PICTURE SIZE}.
3Select the desired size. (Default: 
“Large(320x240)”)
4{SAVE}
LTo zoom in;
– on large size images, press 
{ZOOM}.
– on small size images, press 
{ZOOM} repeatedly.
To return to the original view, press 
{WIDE}.
Note:
LOnly small size images can be used as 
privacy images (page 31) and picture 
IDs (page 26).
Adjusting the image brightness
1Follow steps 1 and 2, “Taking a picture”.
2Press {BRIGHTNESS}.
3Press {>} to improve the brightness.
Press {