Panasonic 96NKX-HNC600 User Manual

Installation Guide

Wireless Outdoor Camera

Model No. KX-HNC600

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Installation

For your safety

To prevent severe injury and loss of life/ property, read this section carefully before using the product to ensure proper and safe operation of your product.

WARNING

Power connection

RUse only the power source marked on the product.

RDo not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

RCompletely insert the AC adaptor/power plug into the power outlet. Failure to do so may cause electric shock and/or excessive heat resulting in a fire.

RRegularly remove any dust, etc. from the AC adaptor/power plug by pulling it from the power outlet, then wiping with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust may cause an insulation defect from moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.

RUnplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

RUnplug from power outlets and never touch the inside of the product if its casing has been broken open.

RNever touch the plug with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists.

Installation

RDo not allow the AC adaptor cord to be excessively pulled, bent or placed under heavy objects.

RDo not connect a power cable to a terminal that is not specified in this guide.

RWhen opening holes in walls for installation or wiring, or when securing the power cable, make sure you do not damage existing wiring and ductwork.

RDo not perform any actions (such as fabricating, twisting, stretching, bundling, forcibly bending, damaging, altering, exposing to heat sources, or placing heavy objects on the power cable) that may damage the power cable. Using the product with a damaged power cable may cause electric shock, short circuits, or fire. Contact an authorized service center for repairs.

RDo not mount the bracket in an unstable location, in a location subject to frequent vibration, on a ceiling, or on a weak wall. (Do not mount on plaster board, concrete blocks, wooden materials exposed to the outdoors, walls with very rough surfaces, or surfaces that are narrower than the width of the wall mount bracket.) There is a risk of injury if the product falls, or of fire or electric shock if water enters the product.

RThe safety wire must be used when mounting the product. There is a risk of injury if the product falls.

Operating safeguards

RUnplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

RDo not disassemble the product.

RKeep the sensor range caps out of the reach of children. There is a risk of swallowing. In the event they are swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

RNever put metal objects inside the product. If metal objects enter the product, turn off the circuit breaker and contact an authorized service center.

Medical

RConsult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. DECT features operate between 1.92 GHz and 1.93 GHz with a peak transmission power of 115 mW. Wi-Fi features operate between 2.412 GHz and 2.462 GHz with a peak transmission power of 100 mW.

RDo not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

CAUTION

Installation and location

RNever install wiring during an electrical storm.

RThe AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible.

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Installation

RIf the wiring is underground, do not make any connections underground.

RIf the wiring is underground, make sure the power cable and other wiring is properly waterproofed by running the cables through a conduit.

Preventing accidents and injuries

RDo not put your ear(s) near the speaker, as loud sounds emitted from the speaker may cause hearing impairment.

RDo not look directly at the LED lights when they are lit. Failure to do so may cause damage to eyes.

Important safety instructions

When using your product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Use only the power cord in this document.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For best performance

Base unit location/avoiding noise

The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other.

Environment

RKeep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.

RThe product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.

RDo not place heavy objects on top of the product.

RWhen you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from the power outlet.

RThe 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 0 °C (32 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp basements should also be avoided.

RDo not allow the lens cover or the heat sensor to become scratched or dirty. (This may cause image quality to be reduced, incorrect detections, malfunctions, or damage to the lens cover and heat sensor.)

RDo not expose this product to direct sunlight or other forms of powerful light such as halogen lights for long periods of time. (This may damage the image sensor.)

Routine care

RWipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth.

RDo not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.

Camera image quality

RCamera images may have the following characteristics.

–Colors in images may differ from the actual colors.

–When there is light behind the subject (i.e., backlighting), faces may appear dark.

–Image quality may be reduced in dark locations.

–Images may appear hazy when there are outdoor lights in use.

RDistinguishing faces is difficult in the following situations.

–When the person is too far (over approx. 9.8 ft. [3 m]) from the camera even when the surrounding area is bright.

(Depending on the viewing angle or the conditions when images were viewed, such as when there are shadows or backlighting, faces may not be distinguishable even when the person is within 9.8 ft. [3 m] of the camera.)

–In the late afternoon and at night, or other times when the surrounding area is dark. (This may reduce image quality.)

–When people are moving (which causes blurring) in front of the camera.

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