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

							i Answering System
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Answering system 
feature
Important:
LOnly 1 person can access the answering 
system (listen to messages, record a 
greeting message, etc.) at a time.
LWhen callers leave messages, the 
answering system records the day and 
time of each message. Make sure the 
date and time have been set (page 47).
LThe answering system can be set up 
(turning the answering system on, 
recording a greeting message, etc.) 
using your base unit. For more 
information, see the operating 
instructions included with your base unit.
Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including 
your greeting message, caller messages, 
and voice memos) is about 60 minutes. A 
maximum of 99 messages (including a 
greeting message) can be recorded.
LIf less than 10 minutes of recording time 
is available, the unit announces the 
remaining recording time when 
operating the answering system.
LMessages are retained even if a power 
failure occurs.
Listening to messages
When new messages have been 
recorded, “New message” is displayed.
1{MENU} (F6)
2i i {SELECT}
LThe unit plays new messages 
including memo messages.
LWhen you have no new messages, 
the unit plays back all messages.
3Press {OFF} when finished.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Press {^} or {V} while listening to a 
message.
Voice guidance
If you do not press any buttons after the 
last message is played back, the unit’s 
voice guidance starts. Operate the 
answering system by following the 
guidance as necessary.
Useful features during playback
Calling back (Caller ID subscribers 
only)
If Caller ID information was received for 
the call, you can call the caller back while 
listening to the message.
Press {LINE1} or {LINE2} during 
playback.
Note:
LTo edit the number before calling back, 
press {EDIT} to select the desired 
format (page 27).
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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 unit 
during playback.
1{MENU} (F6) 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 
unit 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
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 {s} or {CELL}.
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Making calls using the 
phonebook
1{MENU} (F6) i q i {SELECT}
2Press {^} or {V} 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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Making a call using a quick dial key
1{M1} or {M2}
2{CELL}
LIf you registered only one cellular 
phone, skip to step 4.
3Select the desired cellular phone. i 
{SELECT}
4When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
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} (F6) i G i {SELECT}
2Press {^} or {V} to select the desired 
caller information indicated by y.
3{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 {s}.
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 {s}.
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.
LThe cellular call ends.
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							Using a Cellular Phone with this Unit
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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} (F6) 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, the unit does not ring for 
cellular calls.
Ringer tone
You can change the ringer tone heard 
when a cellular call is received.
1{MENU} (F6) 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 
this unit and the base unit, and between 
this unit 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 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.
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 {s}.
LTo transfer a cellular call to the 
answering system, see page 33.
Answering a transferred cellular call
Press {s} 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 {s} 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 {CELL}. 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 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 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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							Printing
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Print settings
You can connect the unit to your computer 
network and print images to your printer. In 
order to use this feature, you must first 
configure the following settings, and 
register the unit for printing by using the 
MULTI TALK V Printing Utility. For software 
installation details, refer to the “Installation 
Guide for MULTI TALK V Software” 
included with your base unit.
Important:
LMake sure that the base unit is 
connected to your computer network.
Selecting the IP address mode
Normally you should select “Auto”. The 
unit is automatically assigned a local 
address. If you need to set an IP address 
manually, select “Static”. The default 
setting is “Auto”.
Important:
LYou cannot use a global IP address for 
the unit.
Automatic setup (“Auto”)
1{MENU} (F6) i x i {SELECT}
2“Print settings” i {SELECT}
3“Network settings” i {SELECT}
4“IP address mode” i {SELECT}
5“Auto” i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Setting an IP address manually 
(“Static”)
To assign a specific IP address and subnet 
mask, select “Static”, then enter the IP 
address and subnet mask you wish to 
assign to the unit. 
1{MENU} (F6) i x i {SELECT}
2“Print settings” i {SELECT}
3“Network settings” i {SELECT}
4“IP address mode” i {SELECT}
5“Static” i {SAVE}
6Enter a valid IP address and subnet 
mask.
7{SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LIf you make a mistake when entering an 
IP address and subnet mask, press {^}, 
{V}, {} to move the cursor, then 
press {CLEAR}. Enter the correct 
number.
Setting the TCP port number
The default setting is “8081”. Normally you 
do not need to change the port number 
setting.
1{MENU} (F6) i x i {SELECT}
2“Print settings” i {SELECT}
3“Network settings” i {SELECT}
4“Set TCP port No.” i {SELECT}
5Enter the TCP port number.
6{SAVE} i {OFF}
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Connecting to a computer 
network
Important:
LMake sure that the base unit is 
connected to your computer network.
1{MENU} (F6) i x i {SELECT}
2“Print settings” i {SELECT}
3“Network connect” i {SELECT}
LThe IP address and subnet mask are 
displayed.
4Use the MULTI TALK V Printing Utility 
to register the unit for printing. Refer to 
“Registering the cordless video camera 
station to the Printing Utility” in the 
“Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V 
Software” included with your base unit.
5{OFF}
Selecting a computer
Select a computer that is connected to the 
printer you would like to use for printing. 
The printer should be set as the default 
printer for the computer.
Important:
LMake sure that the computer is turned 
on, and that the base unit is connected 
to the computer network.
1{MENU} (F6) i x i {SELECT}
2“Print settings” i {SELECT}
3“Select printer” i {SELECT}
4{CHANGE}
5Select the desired computer. i 
{SAVE}
6{OFF}Note:
LIf you change the computer’s network 
interface (LAN card, wireless network 
card, USB adaptor, etc.), you must 
repeat the procedure above before you 
can print again.
Using “Wake on LAN” (WOL)
When “Wake on LAN” (WOL) is enabled 
on your computer and this unit, you can 
remotely start up, or wake up your 
computer from sleep or standby mode 
when printing images from this unit. Set 
the appropriate delay time (wake up time 
for the computer).
Important:
LMake sure that your computer is WOL 
compliant. For more information, consult 
with your computer manufacturer. 
LMake sure that you have already 
selected the computer.
1{MENU} (F6) i x i {SELECT}
2“Print settings” i {SELECT}
3“Select printer” i {SELECT}
4{OPTION} i {1} (“On”) (Default: 
“Off”) i {V}
5Enter the desired time. (Default: “120 
seconds”)
LThe time between 30 and 999 
seconds can be set.
6{SAVE} i {OFF}
Note:
LTo disable WOL on this unit, press {0} 
(“Off”) in step 4, then press {SAVE}.
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							Printing
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Printing images
You can print images while viewing the 
picture gallery or play list, during a video 
call, or while using the unit to monitor the 
room (video monitor).
Important:
LBefore printing, make sure that: 
– you have registered the unit using the 
MULTI TALK V Printing Utility.
– you have selected the computer 
properly (page 58).
– the printer you want to use has been 
set as the default printer for the 
computer.
– you can print to the printer using your 
computer. 
LYou can see icons indicating the status 
of printing data transmission (page 15, 
64).
LAfter printing has finished, confirm that 
images printed successfully.
Printing images in the picture 
gallery or play list
1While viewing images, press {PRINT}.
2To print the displayed image;
“Print current” i {SELECT}
To print all images in the folder;
“Print all” i {SELECT}
Note:
LWhen you select “Print all”, about 
12 images are printed per letter-sized 
page.
LTo stop printing, press {OFF} while 
“Please wait” is displayed.
Printing images during a video 
call or while video monitoring 
(“Auto print”)
During a video call with an outside party 
(page 28) or while video monitoring (page 
36), you can print the displayed image at 
about 5 second intervals.
1During a video call with an outside party 
or while video monitoring, press 
{MENU}.
2“Auto print” i {SELECT}
LTo stop printing;
{MENU} i “Stop print” i 
{SELECT}
Note:
LAbout 12 images are printed per letter-
sized page.
LThe date and time of each image is also 
printed, using the following format: 
month, day, year, hour, minute, and 
second.
Example: “051506 222420” = May 15, 
2006, 10:24 p.m. and 20 seconds
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							Useful Information
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Connecting the USB cable to the unit
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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