Panasonic KX-HNA101 User Manual

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

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Table of Contents

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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Important Information

the power outlet, then wiping with a

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

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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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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.

Important Information

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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