Panasonic KX-TG9140EX, KX-TG9140EXX User Manual

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Operating Instructions

for Cordless Camer

Model No. KX-TGA914E

Cordless Camera

Indoor Use Only

Contents/Inhalt/Table des matières Page/Seite/Page

English instructions 1 – 20

Deutsche Anleitung (1) – (20)

Instructions en français <1> – <20>

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Feature highlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Preparation

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting up the cordless camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Symbols used in these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Camera Monitoring

Camera monitoring using a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Useful Information

Cancelling the cordless camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Introduction

Feature highlight

Camera monitoring using the handset

Important:

L In these operating instructions, the term “handset” is used to refer to the KX-TGA910EX.

You can monitor the room where the cordless camera is located when: – you access the cordless camera using the handset (page 10). – the cordless camera pages the handset when it detects sound (page 11). – the cordless camera user pages the handset using the call button (page 11).

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Introduction

Important information

General

L Use only the AC adaptor included with this

product.

L Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC

outlet other than a standard 220–240 V AC outlet.

L This product should not be used near

emergency/intensive care medical equipment and should not be used by people with pacemakers.

L Care should be taken that objects do not

fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into, the unit. Do not subject this product to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

Environment

L Do not use this product near water. L This product should be kept away from

heat sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It should also not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 °C or greater than 40 °C.

L The AC adaptor is used as the main

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

Conditions for using the cordless camera

L The cordless camera is intended for

indoor use only. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the camera lens.

L Use the cordless camera in a bright place

such as under daylight or a well-lit room.

L Do not use the cordless camera in the

following places: – near incandescent lamps. – near any electrical appliance that emits

a strong radio signal.

– where the subject of the picture is

against a light source or in front of a mirror.

– in places where temperature varies

greatly, such as near an air conditioner or heater.

– any place exposed to oil or steam such

as a kitchen.

– where an object such as glass can

cause temperature change due to reflection.

L When using the cordless camera, please

take into consideration the rights of others with regard to privacy.

Warning:

L To prevent the risk of electrical shock, do

not expose this product to rain or any other type of moisture.

L Unplug this product from power outlets if it

emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact an authorised service centre.

Routine care

L After cleaning away the dust on the lens,

wipe the lens with a cotton bud.

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Controls

Preparation

A Antenna B Camera lens C MIC (Microphone) D Call button

E Indicator F DIP switches G Speaker H PROG. (Program)

Understanding the cordless camera indicator

The cordless camera indicator shows the status as follows.

Status Description

Red (flashing rapidly) L The cordless camera is not registered. Register the

cordless camera (page 13).

L The cordless camera is out of range. Locate the cordless

camera near the base unit.

Yellow-green L The cordless camera is registered and in standby mode.

Yellow-green (flashing) L The camera sensor is responding and the cordless camera

is paging the handset.

L The cordless camera is connected and sending live images

to the handset.

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Preparation

Setting up the cordless camera

Connecting the AC adaptor and the call button

Connect the AC adaptor cord by pressing the plug firmly (A). Connect the call button cord until it clicks into the unit (B).

L Use only the included AC adaptor.

Note:

L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel

warm during use.)

L The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do

not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected.

Hooks

(220–240 V, 50 Hz)

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Preparation

Adjusting the cordless camera lens angle

Aim the camera lens by pushing the tab (A) and rotating the lens up or down. L Using the handset, confirm that the area you want to monitor from the cordless camera is

displayed (page 10).

Approx. 40°

Note:

L Do not touch the camera lens (page 5).

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Preparation

Setting the DIP switches

DIP switches (Default position: ON)

1ON23

OFF*1

You can set the following functions by using DIP switches 2 and 3. DIP switch 1 is not used for any settings. Slide each switch with a pointed object such as a pen as necessary.

DIP switch Function ON (default) OFF

1–––

2 Image orientation Normal Upside down

3 Speaker volume Normal Low

*1 Slide the switch down.

Displaying the image upside down (DIP switch 2)

To turn the camera image upside down, set to OFF. This feature is useful when you mount the cordless camera upside down (page 15).

Selecting the cordless camera speaker volume (DIP switch 3)

If you want to lower the speaker volume, set to OFF (LOW).

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Symbols used in these operating instructions

Symbol Meaning

J Press J (centre of joystick).

i Proceed to the next operation.

L Press L (centre of joystick). “ ” Select the words in quotations

shown on the display (e.g., “Cancel Handset”) by pushing the joystick up or down.

Preparation

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Camera Monitoring

– while you are on a call with the handset.

Camera monitoring using a handset

(In this case you will hear 2 tones and z will flash on the handset.)

L You cannot make a monitoring connection

via a DECT repeater.

Monitoring the cordless camera from a handset

Handset

1 {INT}

2 Select the desired cordless camera. i

With a handset, you can monitor the image and sound of the room where the cordless camera is located. The monitored camera does not ring, allowing you to easily monitor a baby’s room, for example, from different areas of the house.

Important:

L Before you start monitoring, confirm that

the camera lens of the cordless camera has been adjusted to the correct angle.

L Only 1 person can access the cordless

camera at a time.

L A refreshed image taken by the cordless

camera is displayed every few seconds. The displayed image is not a moving picture.

L While monitoring a cordless camera,

other users cannot make an intercom call or transfer a call.

L The monitoring connection is

automatically cancelled after 10 minutes.

L While monitoring you cannot place the

handset on the base unit or charger. The monitoring connection will be cancelled.

L The cordless camera may not page

handsets in the following conditions: – when other users are on an intercom or

conference call.

– when electrical interference is emitted

from electrical devices.

P/{C}/{s}

3 Speak to the cordless camera user if

necessary. OR To mute your sound output, press {C/T} if necessary.

4 When you finish monitoring, press

{ih} or place the handset on the base unit or charger.

Adjusting receiver/speaker volume

Push the joystick up or down while monitoring.

Talking to the paged party using the cordless camera

When the cordless camera is paged from a handset, the cordless camera does not ring and the speakerphone is turned on. You can talk to the handset user. Speak clearly into the MIC.

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Camera Monitoring

Handset display item for camera monitoring

Displayed item

Example:

Meaning

The handset is connected to the cordless camera. When flashing: The cordless camera is paging the handset. (It detects sound or its call button is pressed.)

Paging the handsets from the cordless camera

The cordless camera can page handsets when it detects sound or by pressing its call button. Then the answering handset user can monitor live images from the cordless camera.

Important:

L Only registered handsets can be paged

from the cordless camera. The base unit cannot be paged.

L If a handset is paged by the cordless

camera during a call, 2 tones sound and z flashes on the handset. To monitor the cordless camera from the handset, press

{ih}, then press {s}.

L Auto intercom feature cannot be used

when paged by a cordless camera.

Press {s} to answer the page. L You can monitor the room where the

camera is located.

3 Handset:

To mute your sound output, press {C/T} if necessary.

4 Handset:

When you finish monitoring, press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit or charger.

Paging using the cordless camera call button

1 Cordless camera:

Press the call button. L The cordless camera produces a

camera tone and pages the handsets for 1 minute.

L To stop paging, press the call button

again.

Paging using the camera audio sensor

Important:

L To use the audio detection feature of the

cordless camera, turn the audio detection sensitivity to on (page 12).

1 Camera:

The camera detects sound. L The camera produces a camera tone

and pages the handsets for 1 minute.

2 Handset:

Press {s} to answer the page. L You can monitor the room where the

cordless camera is located.

3 Cordless camera:

When the handset user answers, speak clearly into the MIC.

4 Handset:

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Camera Monitoring

When you finish monitoring, press {ih} or place the handset on the base unit or charger.

Useful settings while camera monitoring

With a handset, you can set the camera settings while monitoring.

Adjusting the display brightness

There are 6 levels.

1 Start monitoring (page 10).

2 Press B repeatedly to adjust the

brightness.

Note:

L When you finish monitoring, the setting is

reset to the default.

Selecting image zoom

1 Start monitoring (page 10).

2 Press A to zoom in on the image.

L To return to the original view, press

A again.

Setting the audio detection sensitivity

The cordless camera features a sensor that detects human voices such as a baby cry. Sounds other than human voices may be difficult to detect. To use this feature, confirm that the cordless camera is located in a place where it can easily detect voices. Once the sensor has detected sound, the cordless camera pages the handset.

There are 3 levels. The default setting is “off”.

1 Start monitoring (page 10).

2 v

3 To turn the feature on, push the joystick

up. Push the joystick up or down to select the desired sensitivity.

L To turn this feature off, push down the

joystick repeatedly.

4 L

Note:

L When you turn this feature off, the

cordless camera cannot detect sound (page 11).

L To set the appropriate level, test the

sensor of the camera from the handset beforehand.

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Useful Information

Cancelling the cordless camera

Using a handset registered to the same base unit, you can cancel the registration of a registered cordless camera.

1 J (centre of joystick) i L i L

2 Enter “335”.

3 “Cancel Handset” i L

4 Select the cordless camera you want to

cancel. i t

L A Q is displayed with the selected item. L To cancel a selected item, select it

again. i t

5 L i “Yes” i L

L “Please Wait...” will be displayed

and a long beep will sound.

6 {ih}

Registering the cordless camera

The included cordless camera and base unit are preregistered. If for some reason the cordless camera is not registered to the base unit, register the cordless camera.

1 Base unit:

Press and hold {x} on the base unit for about 3 seconds, until the registration tone sounds.

2 Camera:

Press PROG. (program) on the back side of the cordless camera with a pointed object such as a pen until a beep sounds.

L When registration is completed

successfully, the cordless camera beeps and the indicator stops flashing red but remains lit in yellow-green (page 5).

L If all registered handset start ringing in

step 2, press {x} to stop. Start again from step 1.

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Useful Information

Wall mounting

The cordless camera can be mounted by the standard mounting or upside down mounting.

CAUTION:

L Mount the cordless camera on the stable location where the unit can be adequately

supported when installing.

L The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do

not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected.

L Do not mount the cordless camera on a soft material. It may fall down, break or cause

injury.

L Do not mount the cordless camera on the following places: plaster board, ALC (autoclaved

lightweight cellular concrete), concrete block, plywood less than 25 mm thick, and etc.

L Do not pull the call button wire after you mount the cordless camera on the wall. L After mounting the cordless camera on the wall, speak loudly and clearly into the MIC when

talking with the handset user.

Connecting the wall-mounting adaptor

A Slide the cordless camera into the wall-mounting adaptor in the direction of the arrow until

it clicks into the place.

B Tuck the call button wire into the hole on the side of the wall-mounting adaptor by plugging

the small wire fixture into the hole.

C Turning it slightly and sliding it in place. D Fasten the call button wire to the hook of the wall-mounting adaptor.

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Mounting the cordless camera on the wall

Standard mounting

1 Drive the screws (not included) into the

wall at a recommended height of 1.8 m or below using the wall mount template as a guide (page 16).

2 Mount the cordless camera (A), then

slide it down (B) and to the right (C) until it is secure.

L To aim the camera lens, see page 7.

Useful Information

51 mm

Screws

(220–240 V, 50 Hz)

Upside down mounting

L The image may be seen upside down when mounting upside down. To compensate for this,

change the cordless camera setting to display images upside down (page 8).

1 Drive the screws (not included) into the

wall at a recommended height of 1.8 m or below using the wall mount template as a guide (page 16).

51 mm

Screws

2 Mount the cordless camera (A), then

slide it down (B) and to the left (C) until it is secure.

(220–240 V, 50 Hz)

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Useful Information

About the screws for wall mounting

L Use the recommended screw size below. L Drive the mounting screws leaving enough length from the wall to hook the cordless

camera.

Space

Max. 9.3 mm

Max. 4.5 mm

Removing the wall-mounting adaptor

Press and hold the hold button (A) on the left side of the wall-mounting plate. Slide the cordless camera to the right (B).

Wall mount template for the cordless camera

51 mm

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Useful Information

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause & solution

The cordless camera does not work.

The cordless camera’s indicator is flashing red.

The image is faint. L The camera lens is dirty. Clean it with a soft dry cloth.

The image sent from the cordless camera is poor on the handset display.

The image sent from the cordless camera is dark and difficult to see on the handset display.

I cannot connect to the cordless camera, the image distorts, or the image is slow.

The camera sensor does not respond.

I pressed the call button but the cordless camera does not page the handsets.

L Check the connections (page 6). L The cordless camera is not registered to the base unit.

13).

L The cordless camera is not registered to the base unit.

13).

L The cordless camera is out of range. Locate the

cordless camera near the base unit.

L Do not touch the lens directly. Fingerprint may cause an

unclear image.

L Adjust the display brightness setting (page 12). L The place where the cordless camera is located is dark.

Improve lighting.

L Adjust the display brightness setting (page 12). L There is a strong sunlight or a backlight in the place

where the cordless camera is located. Try shading the camera’s location.

L The cordless camera has lost communications with the

base unit. Move the cordless camera closer to the base unit, and try again.

L There is an obstacle such as concrete wall. Move the

cordless camera to the place without an obstacle.

L A microwave appliance is in use. Move the cordless

camera closer to the base unit or use the cordless camera away from that appliance, and try again.

L If you set the audio detection sensitivity to off, the

camera sensor does not respond. Turn this feature on (page 12).

L While a handset is monitoring the cordless camera, the

cordless camera stops detecting sound.

L While the image of the cordless camera is being

monitored by a handset, the call button will not have response.

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Useful Information

Problem Cause & solution

The handset speaker and/or the cordless camera emit a howling noise while monitoring.

When using the handset speakerphone to have an intercom call with the cordless camera, sound cuts in and out and you have difficulty hearing the other party.

L Move the handset away from the cordless camera.

L Lower the speaker volume by pushing the joystick

down.

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