Panasonic KXHN6006SK, KXHN6001, KXHNC200 Operating Instructions

Installation Guide

Home Network System

Indoor Camera

Model No. KX-HNC200

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.

This document explains how to install the indoor camera properly.

For details about how to use the system, refer to the User’s Guide (page 13).

Please read this document before using the unit and save it for future reference.

For assistance, visit our Web site: www.panasonic.com/support for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.

Please register your product: www.panasonic.com/prodreg

Printed in China

Table of Contents
Introduction
Accessory information ..................................	3
Other information .........................................	3
Important Information
About this system .........................................	4
For your safety .............................................	4
Important safety instructions ........................	5
For best performance ...................................	5
Other information .........................................	6
Setup
Part names and functions ............................	7
About the LED indicator ...............................	7
Setup overview .............................................	7
Registering the camera ................................	7
Information about sensor features ...............	8
Confirming the usage area ...........................	9
Connections ...............................................	10
Wall mounting ............................................	11
Appendix
Testing the motion detection range ............	12
Features available when using the [Home
Network] app ..............................................	12
Accessing the User’s Guide .......................	13
Specifications .............................................	13
FCC and other information .........................	14
Customer services .....................................	15
Warranty (For United States and Puerto
Rico) ...........................................................	16

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		Introduction
Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No.	Accessory item/Part number		Quantity
A	AC adaptor/PNLV2360Z		1

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Other information

RDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.

RThe illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.

Trademarks

RmicroSDHC is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

RiPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

RAndroid is a trademark of Google Inc.

RAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

Notice

RThe hub supports microSD and microSDHC memory cards. In this document, the term “microSD card” is used as a generic term for any of the supported cards.

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Important Information

About this system

RThis system is an auxiliary system; it is not designed to provide complete protection from property loss. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the event that property loss occurs while this system is in operation.

RThis product should not be used as substitute for a medical or caregiver’s supervision. It is the caregiver’s responsibility to stay close enough to handle any eventuality.

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. Danger of electric shock exists.

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

RDo not connect non-specified devices.

Installation

RTo prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.

RDo not place or use this product near automatically controlled devices such as automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to malfunction resulting in an accident.

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

RKeep small parts, such as microSD cards and screws, out of the reach of children. There is a risk of swallowing. In the event they are swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

Operating safeguards

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

RDo not disassemble the product.

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.

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.

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Important Information

CAUTION

Installation and location

RNever install wiring during a lightning 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.

RTo avoid the risk of strangulation, keep the product and the AC adaptor cord at least 1 m (3 feet) from a child’s crib and out of the reach of small children.

RMount the product on the stable location where the camera can be adequately supported when installing.

RDo not mount the product on soft material. It may fall down, break or cause injury.

RDo not mount the product on the following materials: gypsum board, ALC (autoclaved lightweight cellular concrete), concrete block, plywood less than 25 mm (1 inch) thick, and etc.

Preventing accidents and injuries

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

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.Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

2.Use only the power cord indicated in this document.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For best performance

Hub location/avoiding noise

The hub and other compatible Panasonic devices use radio waves to communicate with each other.

RFor maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place your hub:

–at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstructions between the product and hub in an indoor environment.

–away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or other phones.

–facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations. (Avoid putting the hub on a bay window or near a window.)

RIf the reception for a hub location is not satisfactory, move the hub to another location for better reception.

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 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.)

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.

ROperating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances.

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Important Information

Notice:

Other information

Routine care

R Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth.

R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.

Camera image quality

R Camera 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.

Protecting your recordings

RDo not remove the microSD card or disconnect the hub’s AC adaptor while reading or writing data to the microSD card. Data on the card could become corrupted.

RIf a microSD card malfunctions or is exposed to electromagnetic waves or static electricity, data on the card could become corrupted or erased. Therefore we recommend backing up important data to a computer or other device.

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Setup

Part names and functions

H

A

I

B C D E F G

Lens unit Microphone Stand

LED indicator Hole

You can prevent the camera from falling by passing a string through the hole in the stand.

Temperature sensor Speaker

MN

Used when registering the camera to the hub.

DC jack

About the LED indicator

You can use the LED indicator to confirm the camera’s status.

Indicator	Status
Off	No power, or LED
	indicator is turned
	off*1
Green, lit	Normal operation*1
Green, blinking	Registration mode
Red	Motion detection
	feature was triggered
Red, blinking	Live images are
	being viewed or
	recorded

Indicator	Status
Red, blinking quickly	Camera is out of
	range of the hub, or
	device malfunction
Amber, blinking	Camera is not
	registered to a hub

*1 You can configure the camera so that its LED indicator does not light during normal operation. For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 13).

Setup overview

1Initial setup

Make sure you can access the system using your mobile device. For details, refer to the System Setup Guide included with your hub.

2Registration

Required only if the camera was purchased separately (i.e., not as part of a bundle).

3Confirm the usage area

Read the information in this document to confirm that the desired usage area is suitable to proper operation.

4Connection

Place the camera in the desired location and connect it to the power outlet.

Registering the camera

This procedure is not required for devices that were included as part of a bundle.

Before you can use the camera, it must be registered to the hub.

If the camera is not registered to a hub, the camera’s LED indicator blinks in amber. You can register each device by using the registration buttons or the [Home Network] app.

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Setup

Note:

RBefore registering the camera, make sure the AC adaptors of the hub and camera are connected and each device is powered.

Using registration buttons

1Hub:

Press and hold M CAMERAN until the LED indicator blinks in green.

2Camera:

Press and hold MN until the LED indicator blinks in green (page 7).

R When registration is complete, the hub sounds one long beep.

Note:

RTo cancel the registration, press the registration button on the hub and on the camera.

RIf registration fails, the hub sounds several short beeps.

Using the app

When you register the camera by using the [Home Network] app, you can assign a name to your devices and group them by location. For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 13).

Information about sensor features

The camera has 3 sensor features: a visual sensor used for motion detection, a temperature sensor, and a sound sensor. Please read the following information about each sensor before deciding where to install the camera.

Note:

RThe camera’s sensor features are not designed to be used in situations that require high reliability. We do not recommend use of the sensor features in these situations.

RPanasonic takes no responsibility for any injury or damage caused by the use of the camera’s sensor features.

Using visible light to detect motion

The camera can detect motion by recognizing changes in the brightness of areas that are visible to the camera.

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2

1Vertical detection range: approx. 50°

2Distance of detectable motion: approx. 5 m

(16.4 feet)

Note:

RMovement may be incorrectly detected when the moving object and the background have similar colors.

RMovement may be incorrectly detected when there are sudden changes to the overall brightness level, such as when lights are turned on.

RDetection becomes difficult when the image is dark.

RYou can adjust the area detectable by the visual sensor. For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 13).

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Setup

Direction of motion

It is easier to detect objects that move sideways in front of the camera, and more difficult to detect objects that move directly toward the front of the camera.

A

B

C

D

E

It is difficult to detect movement directly towards the front of the camera.

It is easy to detect movement sideways in front of the camera.

Detection range

Horizontal detection range: approx. 70° Camera

Temperature sensor

The sensor is triggered when the set temperature range is exceeded.

Note:

RThe temperature sensor may not detect temperature accurately if the camera is exposed to warm or cool breezes from heating/cooling systems.

RYou can adjust the temperature setting of the temperature sensor. For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 13).

Sound sensor

The sensor is triggered when the set sound level is exceeded.

Note:

RThe sound sensor does not function while the camera’s lullaby feature is playing a lullaby.

RThe sound sensor may not function as desired when the camera is placed in noisy environments.

RYou can adjust the sound level setting of the sound sensor. For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 13).

Confirming the usage area

Wireless communication range

The wireless communication range of each device in the system from the hub is approximately 50 m (160 feet) indoors and approximately 300 m (1,000 feet) outdoors. Wireless communication may be unreliable when the following obstacles are located between the hub and other devices.

RMetal doors or screens

RWalls containing aluminum-sheet insulation

RWalls made of concrete or corrugated iron

RDouble-pane glass windows

RMultiple walls

RWhen using each device on separate floors or in different buildings

Note:

RThe camera’s LED indicator blinks quickly in red if it is out of range of the hub. In this case, confirm all connections, including those of the hub.

Usage area cautions

Using the camera in the following areas may cause deformation, malfunction, or operational failure.

RIn direct sunlight

RAreas exposed to grease or steam, such as kitchens

RNear fire or heating devices

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