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.
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
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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Setup
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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