Panasonic KX-THA11 User Manual
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Operating Instructions
Home Communication System
Cordless Handset
Model No.
KX-THA11
This handset is an accessory handset for use with the KX-TH102 base
unit. You must register this handset with your base unit before it can be
used.
Charge the handset battery for 4 hours before initial use.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save
for future reference.
For assistance, visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp for customers in the U.S.A. or
Puerto Rico.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Feature highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . 5
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparation
Setting up the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Symbols used in these operating
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Registering the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the unit before use . . . . . . . . . . 16
C Making/Answering Calls
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Useful features during a call. . . . . . . . . 18
d Phonebook
Handset phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
G Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Caller list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using a Cellular Phone with
this Unit
Configuring a cellular phone . . . . . . . . . 40
Making/answering calls using a cellular
line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Useful Information
Connecting the USB cable to the
handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Wall mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Headset (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
FCC and other information . . . . . . . . . . 53
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Direct command chart/programming
index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Index
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Intercom
Intercom feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Transferring a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Conference calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Call share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
F Monitoring
Monitoring feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Audio monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Programmable Settings
Ringer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
i Answering System
Answering system feature . . . . . . . . . . 37
Listening to messages using the
handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Answering system settings. . . . . . . . . . 39
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Introduction
Feature highlights
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Home Communication System
Cordless Handset.
Important:
L For information about other compatible Panasonic units, see page 5.
L In these operating instructions, the “cordless handset” is referred to as the “handset”.
Telephone and monitoring features
N 2 line telephone
While one line is in use, you can make or answer a call using the other line.
N Audio monitor (between handset and base unit/handsets)
You can listen to the audio in the room where the handset or base unit is located (page
30).
N Customize ring
You can connect an audio device to the handset using the audio cable included with
your base unit and record songs to be used as the handset ringer tone (page 32).
N Changing the device name
You can customize the name for the handset (page 34).
N Cellular connection
This feature allows you to make or answer cellular calls using the handset or base unit,
if your cellular phone is Bluetooth
communication system (page 40). For more information for this feature, please visit our
website (page 5).
®
wireless technology compatible to the home
MULTI TALK V software
The CD-ROM included with your base unit contains the MULTI TALK V Utility suite. The
suite consists of the following utilities. Refer to the “Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V
Software” included with your base unit for installation details.
N MULTI TALK V USB Utility
Allows you to use your computer to:
– Add, edit, erase, and copy phonebook entries
– Send melodies stored in your computer to your phone
– Change phone settings
– Connect to the Internet or to another computer using a MULTI TALK V phone
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Introduction
Accessory information
A Battery
(Order No. HHR-P104)
A AC adaptor for charger
(Order No. PQLV203Z)
A Handset cover
(Order No. PQYNTHA11R)
A Belt clip
(Order No. PQKE10404Z1)
A Charger
(Order No. PQLV30038ZS)
A USB cable
(Order No. PQJA10166Z)
Other additional/replacement accessories
Accessory item Order number
Rechargeable nickel metal hydride
(Ni-MH) battery
Corded headset KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88HA, KX-TCA91,
HHR-P104
KX-TCA92, KX-TCA98
Note:
L You can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic
units (page 5).
Sales and support information
L To order these accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.
L TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277.
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Introduction
Expanding your phone system
You can expand the phone system by registering the following units to a single base unit:
max. 18
Handsets: max. 8 Other devices: max. 10
Cordless handset
KX-THA11
(Monochrome display
type)
Cordless camera
KX-THA13: max. 2
(For monitoring)
Cordless video camera
handset
KX-THA12
(Color display type)
Cordless video camera
station
KX-THA16
(Large color display
type)
Cordless video camera
handset with A/V
output
KX-THA17
(Color display type with
audio/video output
jack)
Note:
L Headset and cellular phone must have Bluetooth capability and must be compatible to
the home communication system. For more details and the list of compatible cellular
phones, please visit: www.panasonic.com/MultiTalkV
USB adaptor
KX-THA14
(For data link)
Other
Bluetooth
compatible
devices
(Optional)
Headset
Cellular
phone:
max. 5
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Introduction
Various features using the optional units
Video phone
AB
Your home
Video monitor
This feature allows you and the
person you are talking to to see
each other in real time for an
outside call using the handsets.
If you have additional units (A,
B), you can also make a video
call during an intercom call.
A KX-THA12/KX-THA17
B KX-THA16
This feature allows you to
monitor the room where the
cordless camera (A) is located
from the units (B, C).
You can also monitor the room
between the units (B, C).
A KX-THA13
B KX-THA12/KX-THA17
C KX-THA16
CA B
Cellular connection (Bluetooth compatible)
Your cellular phone
BAC
This feature allows you to make
or answer cellular calls using
your unit (A, B, C, and the base
unit), if you have Bluetooth
compatible cellular phones.
A KX-THA11
B KX-THA12/KX-THA17
C KX-THA16
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Data link feature
AB C D
Video phone using TV
Introduction
This feature allows you to access
the Internet or another computer
by connecting the units (A, B,
C, and the base unit) with the
USB cable or a USB adaptor (D)
to your computer.
A KX-THA11
B KX-THA12/KX-THA17
C KX-THA16
D KX-THA14
This feature allows you to use
your TV to see the other person
during a video call.
A KX-THA17
TV
A
Your home
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Introduction
For best performance
Location/noise
This unit communicates using radio
waves.
For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, we recommend the following:
L Placing the product away from electrical
appliances.
L If you use the handset near other
electrical appliances (microwave,
wireless LAN appliance, etc), noise may
be heard. Move away from those
appliances and closer to the base unit.
L If you use the handset near another
cordless phone’s base unit, noise may
be heard. Move away from the other
cordless phone’s base unit and closer to
your base unit.
such as hills, tunnels, underground, near
metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
L Operating near 2.4 GHz electrical
appliances may cause interference.
Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Routine care
L Wipe the outer surface of the product
with a soft moist cloth. Do not use
benzine, thinner, or any abrasive
powder.
Environment
L Keep the product away from electrical
noise generating devices, such as
fluorescent lamps and motors.
L The product should be kept free from
excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
L The product should not be exposed to
direct sunlight.
L Do not place heavy objects on top of the
product.
L When you leave the product unused for
a long period of time, unplug the product
from the power outlet.
L 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 5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C
(104 °F). Damp basements should also
be avoided.
L The maximum calling distance may be
shortened when the product is used in
the following places: Near obstacles
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Preparation
Setting up the handset
Connecting the AC adaptor
L Use only the included Panasonic AC
adaptor PQLV203.
(120 V AC,
60 Hz)
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.
Battery installation
Insert the battery (A), and press it down
until it snaps into the compartment (B).
Then close the handset cover.
Battery charge
Place the handset on the charger for 4
hours before initial use.
While charging, the CHARGE indicator on
the charger lights. When the battery is fully
charged, “Charge completed” is
displayed.
Note:
L If you want to use the handset
immediately, charge the battery for at
least 15 minutes.
L To ensure that the battery charges
properly, clean the charge contacts of
the handset and charger with a soft, dry
cloth once a month. Clean more often if
the unit is subject to grease, dust, or
high humidity.
Battery strength
B
A
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Battery icon Battery strength
1 Fully charged or high
2 Medium
3 Low
Flashing: needs to be
recharged.
4 Discharged
Note:
L When the battery needs to be charged,
the handset beeps intermittently while it
is in use.
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Preparation
Panasonic battery performance
Operation Operating time
While in use
(talking)
While not in use
(standby)
While using the
clarity booster
feature (page 19)
Note:
L Battery operating time may be
shortened over time depending on
usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
L Battery power is consumed whenever
the handset is off the charger, even
when the handset is not in use. The
longer you leave the handset off the
charger, the shorter you can actually talk
using the handset.
L Once the battery is fully charged, you do
not have to charge it again until
“Recharge battery” is displayed or
3 flashes. This will maximize the
battery life.
Up to 4.5 hours
Up to 7 days
Up to 3.5 hours
Battery replacement
Important:
L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic
battery noted on page 4.
1 Press the notch of the handset cover
firmly, and slide it in the direction of the
arrow.
2 Replace the old battery with a new one,
and close the cover (page 9).
Attention:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is
recyclable powers the product you have
purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800822-8837) for information on how to
recycle this battery.
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Controls
Handset
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Preparation
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
I
A Speaker
B Display
C Headset jack/Audio jack
D {C} (TALK)
E Joystick
F {s} (SP-PHONE)
G {*} (TONE)
H {PAUSE} {REDIAL}
I Microphone
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R
J Ringer indicator/Message indicator
K Receiver
L Soft keys
M {OFF}
N {MUTE} {CLEAR}
O {HOLD} {INTERCOM}
P USB port
Q {FLASH} {CALL WAIT}
R Charge contacts
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Preparation
Using the joystick
The handset joystick can be used to
navigate through menus and to select
items shown on the display, by pushing it
up, down, left, or right.
Charger
A Charge contacts
B CHARGE indicator
It can also be used to select the center soft
key icon (page 13), by pressing down on
the center of the joystick.
A
B
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Preparation
Display
Handset display items
Displayed
item
1 – Battery strength
k
l
Example: Handset extension
Meaning
indicator for the handset
(located in the upper
right of the display)
– This icon is also
displayed in the lower
right representing a
connected cellular
phone’s battery
strength. It may not be
displayed depending on
the cellular phone’s
capability.
The line is in use.
Flashing:
– the call is put on hold on
that line.
– the answering system is
answering a call on that
line.
Flashing rapidly: a call is
being received on that
line.
number
Displayed
Meaning
item
CELL
(displayed
in the top
center)
The cellular line is in use.
Flashing: a cellular call is
put on hold.
Flashing rapidly: a cellular
call is being received.
You are using a cellular
line. The number of bars
indicates the signal
strength of the cellular
line. Depending on a
connected cellular
phone’s capability, these
bars may not be
displayed.
PC
Computer is connected.
Handset soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and a
joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by
pressing the center of the joystick, you can
select the feature or operation indicated by
the soft key icon shown directly above it.
LINE1
LINE2
VE
L1
Voice enhancer is on.
Speaker is on.
Call privacy mode is on.
L1
L2
,
Ringer for both line 1 and
line 2 on the handset is off.
Line 1 or line 2 ringer on
L
2
the handset is off.
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Preparation
Menu icons
When in standby mode, pressing {MENU}
(center of joystick) on the handset reveals
the main menu. From here you can access
various features and settings.
Note:
L The menu icons shown in these
operating instructions vary slightly from
the actual icons shown on the display.
Menu icon Menu/feature
d
G
i
f
F
h
Phonebook
Caller list
Message playback
Ringer settings
Audio monitor
Other items
Symbols used in these
operating instructions
Symbols used for operations
Symbol Meaning
d, G,
i, f,
F, h
Example:
“Ringer
volume”
i Proceed to the next
Example:
{MENU}
{^}, {V} Push the joystick of the
{<}, {>} Push the joystick of the
The symbols to the left
represent the handset
menu icons.
Example: d
Push the joystick of the
handset up, down, left, or
right to select that menu
icon shown on the display.
Push the joystick of the
handset up or down to
select the words in
quotations shown on the
display.
operation.
The words in the brackets
show button names on the
handset.
handset up or down to scroll
through the displayed
items.
handset left or right to
select the desired items.
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Registering the handset
Preparation
If you have already canceled the
handset’s registration at the previous
base unit, follow steps 1 and 2.
Registering the handset
Register the handset to your base unit.
The handset will be assigned an extension
number by your base unit.
Important:
L Before registering this handset or any
other compatible Panasonic units to
your base unit, we recommend you
change your base unit’s PIN so that
other Bluetooth devices in the area are
not accidentally registered at the same
time. For more information, see the
operating instructions included with your
base unit.
1 Base unit:
Press and hold {INTERCOM} until it
starts flashing and a beep sounds.
L After {INTERCOM} starts flashing,
the rest of the procedure must be
completed within 2 minutes.
2 Handset:
Press {OK}, then wait until the handset
beeps.
L If you have changed the base unit’s
PIN, enter it and press {OK}, then
wait until the handset beeps. For
more information, see the operating
instructions included with your base
unit.
Deregistering the handset
The handset can cancel its own
registration.
1 {MENU} (center of joystick) i h i
{SELECT}
2 “Registration” i {SELECT}
3 “Deregistration” i {SELECT}
4 {3}{3}{5} i {OK}
Note:
L If for some reason the handset is not
registered to a base unit, use the
following procedure to register it to the
base unit.
{MENU} (center of joystick) i h i
{SELECT} i “Registration” i
{SELECT} i “Registration” i
{SELECT} i Repeat step 1. i
{OK}
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Preparation
Setting the unit before
use
Display language
1 {MENU} (center of joystick) i h i
{SELECT}
2 “Change language” i {SELECT}
3 Select the desired setting. (Default:
“English”)
4 Press the center of joystick to save. i
{OFF}
Note:
L If you select a language you cannot
read, press the center of joystick,
{#}{1}{1}{0}{1}, and {SAVE} to
change the display language to English.
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Making/Answering Calls
Making calls
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone
number.
L To correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2 {C}
L An available line is automatically
selected and the line number is
displayed.
3 When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
L You can also select a line by pressing
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 2.
L To change the line selection, see page
35.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume
Push {^} or {V} while talking.
Making a call using the redial list
The last 10 phone numbers dialed are
stored in the redial list.
1 {REDIAL}
2 Push {^} or {V} to select the desired
number.
L To erase the displayed number, press
{CLEAR}.
3 {C}
PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance
service users)
A pause is sometimes required when
making calls using a PBX or long distance
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line
access number “9” when making outside
calls with a PBX:
1 {9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the phone
number.
2 {C}
Using the speakerphone
Important:
L You can place the handset on the
charger while using the speakerphone.
The call is not disconnected.
1 During a conversation, press {s} to
turn on the speakerphone.
L Speak alternately with the other party.
2 When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
L Use the speakerphone in a quiet
environment.
L To switch back to the receiver, press
{C}.
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Note:
L A 3.5 second pause is inserted each
time {PAU SE} is pressed. Press
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
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Making/Answering Calls
Answering calls
1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
L The called line is automatically
selected.
L You can also answer the call by
pressing any button except the
joystick or {OFF}. (Any key talk
feature)
2 When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Note:
L You can also answer the call by pressing
{LINE1} or {LINE2} in step 1.
L To change the line selection, see page
35.
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by
simply lifting the handset off the charger.
You do not need to press {C}. To activate
this feature, see page 34.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside
call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily
by pressing {OFF}.
Useful features during a
call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside
call on hold.
Press {HOLD} 2 times during an outside
call.
L To release the hold, press {LINE1} or
{LINE2} that is flashing on the handset.
Note:
L If a call is kept on hold for more than 6
minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound.
After 4 additional minutes on hold, the
call is disconnected.
MUTE button
While mute is turned on, you can hear the
other party, but the other party cannot hear
you.
To mute your voice, press {MUTE}.
L To return to the conversation, press
{MUTE} or {C}.
FLASH button
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use
special features of your host PBX such as
transferring an extension call, or accessing
optional telephone services such as Call
Waiting.
Note:
L To change the flash time, see page 35.
For Call Waiting service users
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to
your telephone company’s Call Waiting
service.
This feature allows you to receive calls
while you are already talking on the phone.
If you receive a call while on the phone,
you will hear a Call Waiting tone. Please
contact your telephone company for
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Making/Answering Calls
details and availability of this service in
your area.
Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd
call.
L To switch between calls, press {CALL
WAIT}.
Temporary tone dialing (for
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing
mode to tone when you need to access
touch tone services (for example,
answering services, telephone banking
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering access
numbers which require tone dialing.
Handset clarity booster
This feature can improve sound clarity
when the handset is used in an area where
there may be interference. During an
outside call, this feature is turned on
automatically when necessary. You can
also turn this feature on or off manually.
1 Press {MENU} (center of joystick)
during an outside call.
Handset voice enhancer
This feature clarifies the voice of the
person you are talking to, reproducing a
more natural-sounding voice that is easier
to hear and understand (page 34).
1 Press {MENU} (center of joystick)
during an outside call.
2 To turn this feature on, select “Voice
enhancer”.
To turn this feature off, select “V.E.
off”.
3 {SELECT}
Note:
L Depending on the condition and quality
of your telephone line, this feature may
emphasize existing line noise. If it
becomes difficult to hear, turn this
feature off.
2 To turn this feature on, select “Booster
on”.
To turn this feature off, select “Booster
off”.
3 {SELECT}
Note:
L While this feature is turned on;
– the battery operating time is
shortened (page 10).
– the maximum number of extensions
that can be used at a time may
decrease.
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Using the other line during a call
When a call is being received on the other
line during a conversation, the interrupt
tones sound (page 33). k or l on the
handset flashes rapidly. You can answer
the 2nd call while holding the 1st call.
You can also make a call without ending
the 1st call.
Example: If you are using line 1
1 Press {HOLD} 2 times to put the 1st
call (line 1) on hold.
2 Press {LINE2} to make or answer a
2nd call.
L To hold the 2nd call, press {HOLD} 2
times.
3 To return to the 1st call (line 1), press
{LINE1}.
Note:
L If you subscribe to Caller ID, the 2nd
caller’s information is displayed when a
call is being received on the other line
(page 24).
20 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp
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