Panasonic KXHNA101, KXHN6003 Operating Instructions

Installation Guide
Home Network System
Smart Plug
Model No. KX-HNA101
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This document explains how to install the smart plug properly. For details about how to use the system, refer to the User’s Guide (page 9).
Please read this document before using the unit and save it for future reference.
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Please register your product: www.panasonic.com/prodreg
Printed in China
Important Information
About this system ......................3
For your safety ...........................3
Important safety instructions ......4
For best performance ................4
Other information .......................5
Setup
Part names and functions ..........6
LED indicator .............................6
Setup overview ..........................6
Connections ...............................7
Registering the smart plug .........8
Wireless communication
range .........................................8
Appendix
Testing the smart plug ...............9
Features available when using the
[Home Network] app ..................9
Accessing the User’s Guide ......9
Specifications ..........................10
Trademarks .............................10
FCC and other information ......11
Customer services ...................13
Warranty (For United States and
Puerto Rico) .............................14
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Table of Contents

About this system

R This 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.
R This system’s wireless features can
be affected by various conditions that could interfere with wireless communications, and as such, functionality in any or all situations cannot be guaranteed. Panasonic will not be held responsible for injury or damage to property that occurs in the event of wireless communication error or failure.

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
R Use only the power source marked
on the product.
R Do not overload power outlets. This
can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
R Completely insert the product 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 product 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. Danger of electric shock exists.
R Never touch the plug with wet
hands. Danger of electric shock exists.
R Do not connect non-specified
devices.
R Before connecting an electric device
to this product, make sure the electric device meets the specifications described on page 10. Using unspecified devices may cause fire or smoke.
Installation
R Install this product in accordance
with the provided instructions.
R To prevent the risk of fire or
electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.
R Do 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.
R Panasonic will not be held
responsible for damage or injury
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Important Information

caused by improper connection, installation, or usage.
Operating safeguards
R Unplug the product from power
outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
R Do not disassemble the product. 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.
R Use this product to supply power
only to devices which can be operated safely remotely. Do not connect the following. – Cooking appliances, irons, or
other devices that generate a large amount of heat. There is a risk of fire, burns, and injury.
– Power tools, electric machinery,
or other devices that could cause injury and therefore must be used under direct, careful observation.
– Heating or cooling devices, or any
type of device which could cause health risks, particular to the elderly or to small children, and therefore should be used only when usage conditions can be confirmed.
– Medical devices. This product is
not intended to be used when providing medical care.
Medical
R Consult 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.
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
R Never install the product during a
lightning storm.

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.
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.
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Important Information
R For 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.)
R If the reception for a hub location is
not satisfactory, move the hub to another location for better reception.
Environment
R Keep the product away from
electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
R The product should be kept free
from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
R The product should not be exposed
to direct sunlight.
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.
R Operating the product near electrical
appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances.

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.
Notice:
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Part names and functions

A
B
C
D
Power plug
M N
Used when registering the smart plug to the hub.
Power outlet M N (on/off) LED indicator
Turns the connected device on and off. Also serves as the LED indicator.

LED indicator

You can use the LED indicator to confirm the smart plug’s status.
Indicator Status
Off No power, smart
plug is off, or LED indicator is turned off
*1
Green, lit
Smart plug is on
*1
Green, blinking
Registration mode
Indicator Status
Red, blinking Smart plug is out of
range of the hub
Red, blinking quickly
Connected electric device is drawing too much current or wattage
*2
*1 You can configure the smart plug
so that its LED indicator does not light during normal operation. For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 9).
*2 In this case, the smart plug will
turn off automatically. To turn the smart plug on again, disconnect it from the power outlet, disconnect the connected electric device, and then connect the smart plug to the power outlet.

Setup overview

1 Initial setup
Make sure you can access the system using your mobile device. For details, refer to the System Setup Guide included with your hub.
2 Connection
Connect the smart plug to the power outlet and connect the desired electric device to the smart plug.
3 Registration
Required only if the smart plug was purchased separately (i.e., not as part of a bundle).
4 Confirm the usage area
Read the information in this document to confirm that the
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desired usage area is suitable to proper operation.

Connections

Firmly insert the smart plug (1) into the power outlet. Firmly insert the AC plug of the desired electric device (2) into the smart plug.
A
B
1 2 1 2
Note:
R You can turn the power supplied to
the smart plug’s power outlet on and off by pressing M
N.
Note about connections
R The smart plug should be connected
to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do not connect the smart plug to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the
weight of the smart plug may cause it to become disconnected.
R If the electric device connected to
the smart plug draws more than 10 A or 1,200 W of power, the smart plug will turn off automatically.
R In the event of a power failure, the
smart plug may not turn back on after power is restored. For this reason, connecting refrigerators or other devices that require constant power supply should not be connected to the smart plug.
R After connecting an electric device
to the smart plug, make sure the smart plug is firmly connected to the power outlet.
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Registering the smart plug

This procedure is not required for devices that were included as part of a bundle.
Before you can use the smart plug, it must be registered to the hub. If you purchased devices separately (i.e., not as part of a bundle), you must register each device to the hub.
You can register each device by using the registration buttons or the [Home
Network] app.
Using registration buttons 1 Hub:
Press and hold M OTHER DEVICEN until the LED indicator
blinks in green.
2 Smart plug:
Press and hold M N until the LED indicator blinks in green (page 6). R When registration is complete,
the hub sounds one long beep.
Note:
R To cancel the registration, press the
registration button on the hub and on the smart plug.
R If registration fails, the hub sounds
several short beeps.
Using the app
When you register the smart plug 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 9).

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.
R Metal doors or screens R Walls containing aluminum-sheet
insulation
R Walls made of concrete or
corrugated iron
R Double-pane glass windows R Multiple walls R When using each device on
separate floors or in different buildings
Note:
R The LED indicator blinks in red if it is
out of range of the hub. In this case, confirm all connections, including those of the hub.
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