Panasonic Kx Tva50 Programming Manual

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1.Connect the PC to the PBX with a USB cable. 
The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.
2.Select Install from a list or specific location [Advanced], then click Next.
3.Select Search for the best driver in these locations.
4.Select Include this location in the search:, then click Browse.
5.Specify the folder containing the USB driver, CD-ROM Drive:\USB driver\WinXP, then click OK.
6.Click Next.
7.Click Continue Anyway.
8.Click Finish. 
						

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1.2.2 Starting KX-TVA Maintenance Console
Note
 The screenshots shown here are for reference only, and may differ from the screens 
displayed on your PC.
1.Click the KX-TVA Maintenance Console shortcut 
icon. Its icon is shown here, on the left.
2.Select the appropriate VPS model and click OK.
3.The Enter Programmer Code dialog box is 
displayed. Enter the programmer code (default: 
INSTALLER) and click OK.
Note
 The programmer code is required to use 
the KX-TVA Maintenance Console. The 
System Administrator can change the 
programmer code (see 1.8.9 Utility—
Programmer Code).
4.The Set Default Parameters window is displayed the 
first time you start KX-TVA Maintenance Console. 
Select the TVA Type, PBX Type, and Integration 
Mode. Change the default parameters listed in the 
window if necessary, then click OK. 
						

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5.The main window is displayed.
6.Click Connect → USB from the menu bar, or click 
Connect on the toolbar, select USB in the 
Connection Mode dialog box and click Next.
Note
 To connect to the VPS via USB, the KX-
TVA USB driver must be installed on the 
PC, as explained above in Installing KX-
TVA Maintenance Console.
7.Enter the administrator password (default: 1234), 
then click Next.
Note
 The administrator password is required to 
access the VPS. The System 
Administrator can change the password 
(see Password in 2.8.1 Administrator).
8.Click Finish when the message Connected! is 
displayed.
9.You may now begin programming the VPS. To 
choose the area you would like to begin 
programming, click the desired icon in the Shortcuts 
menu. 
						

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Note
 If starting KX-TVA Maintenance Console for the first time, use the Quick Setup utility to set 
the administrators password and other basic parameters (see 1.8.1 Utility—Quick Setup).
 KX-TVA Maintenance Console supports versions 1.0 and 1.1 of the KX-TVA50 and KX-
TVA200. The software performs according to the version number of the connected VPS.
 Software features, design, and system requirements are subject to change.
Program Mode
When KX-TVA Maintenance Console is started, it enters Initial mode. From here, you can choose to 
enter Batch mode or Interactive mode to program the VPS.
a)Batch mode
Batch mode allows you to create new system data files and make modifications to system data 
files saved on your PC without being connected to the VPS. Later, when you connect to the VPS, 
the system data stored in the PC can be uploaded to the VPS.
To enter Batch mode, select an option from the File menu (see 1.3 File).
b)Interactive mode
Interactive mode allows you to directly modify the system data and settings saved in the VPSs 
memory from a PC that is connected to the VPS. This mode displays the system data that is 
currently being used by the VPS. Data can be modified and results displayed in real time. To 
enter Interactive mode, select an option from the Connect menu (see 1.4 Connect).
Standard Buttons
There are several standard buttons that are displayed on many screens within KX-TVA Maintenance 
Console.
The standard buttons are as follows:
Button Function
OK Accepts the settings that were made in the current screen and 
closes the screen.
Apply Accepts the settings that were made in the current screen and 
leaves the screen open.
Cancel Ignores any changes made in the current screen and returns to 
the previous screen.
Help Displays the relevant help topic for the current screen. 
						

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1.3 File
The File menu allows you to create, open or save a data file. If New or Open are selected, KX-TVA 
Maintenance Console automatically enters Batch mode.
1.3.1 File—New
Creates a new system data file, and puts KX-TVA Maintenance Console in Batch mode. All settings 
are in their initial or default state. To upload the file created  here to the VPS, see 1.8.2 Utility—
System Back Up.
Note
 Since selecting this op tion creates a new system data file, uploading this new file to the VPS 
as is will overwrite any settings that ar e saved in the VPSs memory. Use with care.
To create a new system data file
1.From the File menu, select  New.
1.3.2 File—Open
Opens a system data file saved on the PC, and puts KX-TVA Maintenance Console in Batch mode.
When  opening  a file created  with an older version  of KX-TVA Mainte nance Console (such as ve rsion 
1.0), you will be asked whether you want to convert  the data for use with the current version or not. 
Using the data without converting may result in certain data being loaded to an incorrect destination, 
and is not recommended.
System data files for unsupported VPS models cannot be opened. Only files saved with KX-TVA 
Maintenance Console can be opened.
To upload the file modified here to th e VPS, see 1.8.2 Utility—System Back Up.
To open a system data file
1.From the File menu, select  Open.
The Open dialog box will be displayed.
2.Navigate to the folder containing th e system data file you want to open.
3.Select the file.
4.Click Open .
If the file was created with an older version  of KX-TVA Maintenance Console, you will be asked 
if you want to convert the data.
a)Click  Ye s to convert the data for use with the current version of KX-TVA Maintenance 
Console.
Enter a name for the new converted system data file.
b)Click  No to open the file without converting it (not recommended). 
						

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1.3.3 File—Close
Closes currently opened system data files, and enters Initial mode. This menu is only available 
when using the KX-TVA Maintenance Console in Batch mode.
To Enter Initial mode
 From the File menu, select Close.
If the system data file being modified has not been saved, a warning message will be displayed, 
giving you the option to save the file.
a)Click Ye s to save the file and close system data files to enter the Initial Mode.
b)Click No to discard the changes and close system data files to enter the Initial Mode.
1.3.4 File—Save
Overwrites the previously saved system data file with the system data currently being modified.
To upload a file saved here to the VPS, see 1.8.2 Utility—System Back Up.
To save a system data file
 From the File menu, select Save.
If the data has never been saved, the Save dialog box will be displayed. For more details, see 
1.3.5 File—Save As.
1.3.5 File—Save As
Saves the system data file being modified with the name chosen by the user.
To upload a file saved here to the VPS, see 1.8.2 Utility—System Back Up.
To save a system data file with a new name
1.From the File menu, select Save As.
2.Navigate to the folder in which you want to save the file.
3.Enter a file name, or select a file to overwrite.
4.Click Save.
If choosing to overwrite another file, a warning message will be displayed.
a)Click Ye s to overwrite.
b)Click No to return to the previous screen.
1.3.6 File—Exit
Closes KX-TVA Maintenance Console.
To exit KX-TVA Maintenance Console
 From the File menu, select Exit.
If the system data file being modified has not been saved, a warning message will be displayed, 
giving you the option to save the file. 
						

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a)Click Ye s to save the file and exit KX-TVA Maintenance Console.
b)Click No to discard the changes and exit KX-TVA Maintenance Console. 
						

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1.4 Connect
The Connect menu allows you to directly program the VPS in Interactive mode. When connecting, 
you are required to enter the password corresponding to the administrator password entered when 
starting KX-TVA Maintenance Console.
1.4.1 Connect—USB
Connects to the VPS through the USB port on the VPS.
To connect using USB
1.From the Connect menu, select USB.
2.Enter the administrator password used to log on to KX-TVA Maintenance Console.
3.Click Next, and Finish when the connection is completed.
1.4.2 Connect—LAN (Optional for KX-TVA50)
Connects to the VPS through the LAN port of the VPS. 
Note
 Before you connect to the VPS via LAN, you must first assign an IP address to the VPS. See 
1.8.11 Utility—LAN Settings to assign an IP address.
To connect using a LAN
1.From the Connect menu, select LAN (TCP/IP).
2.Enter the administrator password used to log on to KX-TVA Maintenance Console and IP 
Address assigned to the VPS.
3.Click Next, and Finish when the connection is completed. 
1.4.3 Connect—Modem (optional)
Connects to the VPS through the modem.
Note
 To access the VPS remotely using this feature, a remote modem card must be installed. For 
more details, see 2.7.5 Modem Card (KX-TVA296) in Installation Manual.
 To connect to the VPS using a PC with an external modem, you need to upgrade the KX-
TVA Maintenance Console software on the PC connected to the VPS.
The following settings must be entered to match the settings of the modem and/or PC.
Setting Values Description
Phone  No. – Enter the phone number to dial into the VPS.
Port No. – Specify the number of ports. 
						

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To connect using a modem
1.From the Connect menu, select Dial-up (Modem).
2.Enter the administrator password and the settings as required.
3.Click Next, and Finish when the connection is completed.
1.4.4 Connect—Disconnect
Closes the connection between KX-TVA Maintenance Console and the VPS.
To disconnect
1.From the Connect menu, select Disconnect.
2.Click Ye s. Password – Enter the password used to log on to KX-
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1.5 Edit
The Edit menu allows you to easily edit data in KX-TVA Maintenance Console.
1.5.1 Edit—Undo
Returns the last changed setting to its previous value.
To undo
 From the Edit menu, select Undo.
1.5.2 Edit—Cut
Cuts the selection and places it in the clipboard. 
To  c u t
 Select an area of text.
 From the Edit menu, select Cut.
1.5.3 Edit—Copy
Copies the selection and places it in the clipboard.
To  c o p y
 Select an area of text.
 From the Edit menu, select Copy.
1.5.4 Edit—Paste
Inserts the contents of the clipboard.
To  p a s t e
 Place the cursor in the desired location.
 From the Edit menu, select Paste.
1.5.5 Edit—Select All
Selects the entire document.
To select all
 From the Edit menu, select Select All.