Panasonic 96NKX-HNC600 User Manual

Installation Guide

Wireless Outdoor Camera

Model No. KX-HNC600

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reference.

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for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.

Installation

For your safety

prevent severe injury and loss of life/

To
property, read this section carefully before
using the product to ensure proper and safe
operation of your product.

WARNING

Power connection

R Us

e only the power source marked on the

product.

R Do not overload power outlets and

extension cords. This can result in the risk
of fire or electric shock.

R Completely 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.

R Regularly 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.

R Unplug 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

R Unplug from power outlets and never touch

the inside of the product if its casing has
been broken open.

R Never touch the plug with wet hands.

Danger of electric shock exists.

Installation

R Do

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

R Do not connect a power cable to a terminal

that is not specified in this guide.

R When opening holes in walls for installation

or wiring, or when securing the power
cable, make sure you do not damage
existing wiring and ductwork.

R Do 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.

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o not mount the bracket in an unstable

ocation, in a location subject to frequent

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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.

R The safety wire must be used when

mounting the product. There is a risk of
injury if the product falls.

Operating safeguards

plug the product from power outlets

R Un

before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.

R Do not disassemble the product.
R Keep 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.

R Never put metal objects inside the product.

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

Medical

R Co

nsult 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.

R Do 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

ver install wiring during an electrical

R Ne

storm.

R The AC adaptor is used as the main

disconnect device. Ensure that the AC
outlet is installed near the product and is
easily accessible.

R I

f the wiring is underground, do not make

ny connections underground.

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R If 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

not put your ear(s) near the speaker, as

R Do

loud sounds emitted from the speaker may
cause hearing impairment.

R Do 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

e base unit and other compatible Panasonic

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units use radio waves to communicate with
each other.

Environment

ep the product away from electrical noise

R Ke

generating devices, such as fluorescent
lamps and motors.

R The product should be kept free from

excessive smoke, dust, high temperature,
and vibration.

R Do not place heavy objects on top of the

product.

R When you leave the product unused for a

long period of time, unplug the product from
the power outlet.

R The 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.

Installation

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o not allow the lens cover or the heat

ensor to become scratched or dirty. (This

s
may cause image quality to be reduced,
incorrect detections, malfunctions, or
damage to the lens cover and heat sensor.)

R Do 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

pe the outer surface of the product with a

R Wi

soft moist cloth.

R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any

abrasive powder.

Camera image quality

R Ca

mera 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.

R Distinguishing 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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