Panasonic KX-THA13 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Home Communication System

Cordless Camera

Model No.

KX-THA13

Indoor Use Only

This unit is an accessory unit for use with the KX-TH102 base unit. You must register this unit with your base unit before it can be used.

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

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . 8

For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparation

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting up the cordless camera . . . . . . 12

Handset display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Symbols used in these operating

instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Registering the cordless camera . . . . . 15

Monitoring using a Handset

Video monitor using a handset. . . . . . . 16

Picture gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Before Monitoring using your Computer

Installing the MULTI TALK V Camera

Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Enabling monitoring from a computer . 21 Registering the cordless camera to your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Accessing images from the cordless

camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Index

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Monitoring using your Computer

Video monitor using your computer . . . 26

Useful Settings while Monitoring

Useful settings while monitoring . . . . . . 30

Useful Information

System requirements for your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Wall mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

FCC and other information . . . . . . . . . . 44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Introduction

Feature highlights

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Home Communication System Cordless Camera.

Important:

L For information about other compatible Panasonic units, see page 5. L In these operating instructions, the term “handset” is used to refer to the KX-THA11

Cordless Handset, the KX-THA12 Cordless Video Camera Handset, the KX-THA16 Cordless Video Camera Station, or the KX-THA17 Cordless Video Camera Handset with A/V Output.

Video monitor

Using the cordless camera and handset

You can monitor the room where the cordless camera is located when: – you access the cordless camera using the handset (page 16). – the cordless camera pages the handset when it detects motion and/or sound (page 17). – the cordless camera user pages the handset using the call button (page 19). L The cordless camera is compatible for KX-THA12/ KX-THA16/ KX-THA17.

Using the cordless camera and your computer

You can view the room where the cordless camera is located when: – you access the cordless camera using your computer (page 26). – the cordless camera notifies your computer with a pop-up message when it detects

motion and/or sound (page 27).

– the cordless camera user notifies your computer with a pop-up message using the call

button (page 29).

L To view the images using your computer, you must first install the MULTI TALK V

Camera Utility software included with your base unit. Refer to the “Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V Software” for installation details.

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Introduction

Accessory information

A AC adaptor for cordless

camera

PQLV203 (Order No. PQWE1THA13M)

Note:

L You can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic

units (page 5).

A Wall mounting adaptor

for cordless camera

(Order No. PQLP10267Z)

A Call button for cordless

camera

(Order No. PQLP10270Z)

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

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

A CB 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

Your home

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Introduction

Important safety instructions

When using the product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with a cotton bud.

6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

7. Protect the AC adaptor cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

8. Do not touch the unit or the AC adaptor during lightning storms.

9. Unplug the unit when unused for long periods of time.

10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as the AC adaptor cord or plug is damaged, the unit does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

Installation

L Do not touch the plug with wet hands. 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.

WARNING:

L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical

shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.

L 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 and contact the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262).

Medical

L 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. (The product operates in the frequency range of 2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz, and the power output is 125 mW (max.).) 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.

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For best performance

Location

This unit communicates using radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, we recommend placing the product away from electrical appliances.

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 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 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.

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 CMOS sensor.

Introduction

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 In darker environments other than

daylight or in a well-lit room, the smoothness of motion decreases in order to keep the appropriate brightness and sharpness of images. In such environments, the smoothness of motion may not increase/decrease much even if you change the display sharpness settings (page 30).

L When using the cordless camera,

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

L When you move the cordless camera

from a cold place to a warm place, wait a little while to let the cordless camera adapt to the change in environment before use. In this case, condensation such as the formation of dew may occur, resulting in error or malfunction.

Operating conditions for the cordless camera

To use the sensor detection feature of the cordless camera, you need to change the detection mode (page 32).

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Introduction

Audio detection

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 or notifies your computer with a pop-up message.

Motion detection

The cordless camera features a sensor that detects motion by sensing temperature variations in the room where it is placed in. When an object (a person, animal, etc.) enters the range of the sensor, the sensor can detect the temperature variation caused by the object. Once the sensor has detected motion, the cordless camera pages the handset or notifies your computer with a pop-up message.

N Vertical detection range

A Vertical angle: Approx. 20° B Photograph angle: Approx. 35° C Distance: Approx. 5 m (16.4 feet)

N Horizontal detection range

D Horizontal angle: Approx. 30° E Photograph angle: Approx. 46° F Distance: Approx. 5 m (16.4 feet)

N Motion detection range

Motion across the cordless camera’s detection range (A) can be easily detected, but motion toward the cordless camera (B) is difficult to detect.

Cordless camera

Note:

L Locate the cordless camera where the

objects often pass across the detection range.

L Do not install the cordless camera in a

place where the temperature is high. The cordless camera detects objects by the difference in temperature between the moving objects (such as human) and their surroundings. If the cordless camera is located where the temperature between them is slight, the sensor is not responsive to motion even within the detecting range.

L The cordless camera may respond to

temperature changes caused by air movement due to opening/closing doors or from outside breezes.

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Controls

Preparation

A Antenna B Sensor C Camera lens D MIC (Microphone)

E {Call button} F Indicator G Speaker H PROG. (Program)

Understanding the cordless camera indicator

The cordless camera indicator shows the status as follows. You can select when the cordless camera indicator turns on (page 35). The default setting is “Always on” (The indicator lights at all times).

Status Description

Red, flashing rapidly The cordless camera is not registered. Register the

cordless camera (page 15).

Red, flashing The cordless camera is out of range. Locate the cordless

camera near the base unit.

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

Yellow-green, flashing rapidly

Yellow-green, flashing The cordless camera is connected and sending the live

The camera sensor responds and the cordless camera is paging the handset and/or your computer.

video to the handset or your computer.

*1 Only when the cordless camera indicator setting is “Always on”.

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Preparation

Setting up the cordless camera

Connecting the AC adaptor and the call button

Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV203.

Hooks

(120 V AC, 60 Hz)

Note:

L When the AC adaptor is connected, the indicator lights red and starts flashing. 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.

L For information of the cordless camera location, see page 9.

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Preparation

Adjusting the cordless camera lens angle

Aim the camera lens by pushing the tab (A) and rotating the lens forward or backward. L Using the handset or your computer, confirm that the area you want to monitor from the

cordless camera is displayed (page 16, 26).

Approx. 40°

Note:

L Do not touch the camera lens and sensor (page 11).

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Preparation

Handset display items Symbols used in these

operating instructions

Displayed item

z The cordless camera

Meaning

detects motion and/or sound, or its {Call button} is pressed.

You are talking with the other party when monitoring.

Symbols used at the end of titles

Symbol Meaning

Symbols used for operations

Operate with the base unit.

Operate with the handset.

Operate with the cordless video camera station.

Operate with the cordless camera.

Operate with your computer.

Symbol Meaning

Example: “Viewer”

i Proceed to the next

Example:

{MENU}

Example:

[Top]

Base unit and handset: Press the navigator key up or down to select the words in quotations shown on the display. Your computer: Click on the words in quotations shown in the browser to select the setting.

operation.

The words in the brackets show button names on the base unit and handset.

The words in the brackets show tabs and button names on your computer.

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Preparation

Registering the cordless camera

1 Base unit:

Press and hold {INTERCOM} until it starts flashing and a beep sounds.

2 Cordless camera:

Press PROG. (program) on the back side of the cordless camera with a pointed object such as a pen until a beep sounds and the indicator on the cordless camera turns yellow-green and starts flashing.

L When the registration is done

successfully, the cordless camera beeps and the indicator stops flashing but remains lit up (page 11).

Resetting the cordless camera

If you reset the cordless camera, the cordless camera is canceled from the base unit.

Press and hold PROG. (program) on the back side of the cordless camera with a pointed object such as a pen until a beep sounds. With the pen still holding PROG., wait until the indicator on the cordless camera starts flashing in yellow-green then turns into orange (flashing). When resetting is completed, the indicator flashes rapidly in red.

Note:

L When the resetting is completed, all the

images in the cordless camera are erased.

L To use the cordless camera after

resetting, you need to deregister to erase the cordless camera information from the base unit and then reregister it to the base unit.

Deregistering a cordless camera o

The base unit can cancel a registered cordless camera.

Note:

L You can customize the name for the

cordless camera (page 32).

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1 {MENU} i h i {SET}

2 “Deregistration” i {SET}

3 Select the desired unit. i {SET}

4 {3}{3}{5} i {SET} i {STOP}

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Monitoring using a Handset

Video monitor using a

– KX-THA17: cordless video camera

handset with A/V output

handset

This feature allows the handset to 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. You can monitor the room when:

– you access the cordless camera using

the handset (“Monitoring the room Y pj”, page 16).

– the cordless camera pages the handset

when it detects motion and/or sound (“Cordless camera sensor Y pj”, page 17).

– the cordless camera user pages the

handset using the call button (“Cordless camera call button Y pj”, page 19).

Important:

L For information of the cordless camera

location, see page 9.

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 The model No. for the compatible

Panasonic units are the followings:

– KX-THA12: cordless video camera

handset

– KX-THA16: cordless video camera

station

Monitoring the room Y pj

KX-THA12/KX-THA17:

1 {MENU} (F2) i H i {SELECT}

2 “Camera & Audio” i {SELECT}

3 Select the desired unit. i {SELECT}

L To start/finish talking with the other

party, press {2WAY}.

4 Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.

KX-THA16:

1 {MONITOR} (F5)

2 “Camera & Audio” i {SELECT}

3 Select the desired unit. i {SELECT}

L To start/finish talking with the other

party, press {2WAY}.

4 Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.

Note:

L Once the handset user presses {2WAY}

in step 3, the cordless camera user can talk with the handset user. Speak clearly into the MIC on the cordless camera.

L You can page the handset by pressing

{Call button} while the handset is

monitoring the cordless camera regardless of the cordless camera detection mode setting.

L When {Call button} is pressed while

monitoring with the handset, {2WAY} flashes on the display to notify you that the cordless camera is paging you. Press {2WAY} to answer the page.

Adjusting receiver/speaker volume

Press {^} or {V} while monitoring.

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Monitoring using a Handset

Taking a picture of the displayed image while monitoring

Press {CAPTURE} when the desired image is displayed.

L A title is assigned to the image and the

image is saved.

Note:

L To view the image, see “Picture gallery”

on page 20.

Cordless camera sensor Y pj

The cordless camera can page the handset when it detects motion and/or sound. Then the paged handset user can answer the page to monitor the live video from the cordless camera. And also, the cordless camera takes pictures (a total of 4 pictures, default) at the time of detection and stores them. You can view the images stored in the cordless camera using the handset, then select and save the desired images into the handset.

To use this feature, select “Motion &

Audio”, “Motion only”, or “Audio only” in the cordless camera detection

mode beforehand (page 32).

L Each of the registered compatible

Panasonic units (KX-THA12/KX-THA16/ KX-THA17) can be paged from the cordless camera. The base unit and a compatible Panasonic handset (KXTHA11) cannot be paged.

1 Cordless camera:

The cordless camera detects motion and/or sound.

L The cordless camera produces a

camera tone and takes pictures.

L The cordless camera pages the

handset for 30 seconds.

2 KX-THA12/KX-THA16/KX-THA17:

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

cordless camera is located.

L To start/finish talking with the other

party, press {2WAY}.

3 KX-THA12/KX-THA16/KX-THA17:

Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.

Note:

L The cordless camera can store the last

50 images from the most recent images to the oldest. When the 51st image is stored, the oldest image is automatically erased (default, page 33). The number of images the cordless camera can store may decrease depending on memory size, sharpness, etc. You can save the desired images into your handset before images are erased.

If “Camera detect” is displayed

If you do not answer the page from the cordless camera, “Camera detect” is displayed on the handset. This lets you know if you should monitor the cordless camera which paged you.

KX-THA12/KX-THA17:

1 {MENU} (F2) i H i {SELECT}

2 “Camera & Audio” i {SELECT}

3 Select the unit (indicated by z). i

{SELECT}

4 Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.

KX-THA16:

1 {MONITOR} (F5)

2 “Camera & Audio” i {SELECT}

3 Select the unit (indicated by z). i

{SELECT}

4 Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.

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Monitoring using a Handset

Viewing and saving images from the cordless camera into the handset

You can view the images stored in the cordless camera and save them in the handset.

KX-THA12/KX-THA17:

1 Start monitoring (page 16). i

{MENU}

2 “Stored images” i {SELECT}

3 Select the desired image.

L To zoom in, press {ZOOM}

repeatedly. To return to the original view, press {WIDE}.

4 To store the displayed image;

{MENU} i “Save image” i {SELECT}

L A title is assigned to the image and

the image is saved in the handset.

L To save other items, repeat from step

5 Press {OFF} when finished.

KX-THA16:

1 Start monitoring (page 16). i

{MENU}

Note:

L To view the image, see “Picture gallery”

on page 20.

Erasing all images in the cordless camera

KX-THA12/KX-THA17:

1 Start monitoring (page 16). i

{MENU}

2 “Stored images” i {SELECT}

3 {MENU}i “All erase” i

{SELECT} i {YES}

4 Press {OFF} after “All erased” is

displayed.

KX-THA16:

1 Start monitoring (page 16). i

{MENU}

2 “Stored images” i {SELECT}

3 {ALL ERASE} i {YES}

4 Press {OFF} after “All erased” is

displayed.

2 “Stored images” i {SELECT}

3 Select the desired image.

L To zoom in, press {ZOOM}

repeatedly. To return to the original view, press {WIDE}.

4 To store the displayed image, press

{SAVE}. L A title is assigned to the image and

the image is saved in the handset.

L To save other items, repeat from step

5 Press {OFF} when finished.

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Monitoring using a Handset

Cordless camera call button

Y pj

The cordless camera can page the handset when you press {Call button}. Then the paged handset user can answer the page to monitor the live video from the cordless camera.

To use this feature, select “Call button” (default) in the cordless camera detection mode beforehand (page 32).

L Each of the registered compatible

Panasonic units (KX-THA12/KX-THA16/ KX-THA17) can be paged from the cordless camera. The base unit and a compatible Panasonic handset (KXTHA11) cannot be paged.

1 Cordless camera:

Press {Call button}. L The cordless camera produces a

camera tone.

L To stop paging, press {Call button}

again.

L The cordless camera pages the

handset for 30 seconds.

2 KX-THA12/KX-THA16/KX-THA17:

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

cordless camera is located.

L You can also talk with the cordless

camera user. To finish talking, press

{2WAY}.

3 Cordless camera:

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

4 KX-THA12/KX-THA16/KX-THA17:

Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.

Note:

L When {Call button} is pressed, the

cordless camera does not take pictures.

If “Camera detect” is displayed

If you do not answer the page from the cordless camera, “Camera detect” is displayed on the handset. This lets you know if you should monitor the cordless camera which has paged you. To monitor the cordless camera, see page

17.

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Monitoring using a Handset

Picture gallery

You can view all images you stored in the handset. Pictures are displayed with a different size depending on which size you selected when you take a picture.

Important:

L You can use your computer with the

MULTI TALK V USB Utility to view, copy, edit, and save the images. Refer to the help section of the MULTI TALK V USB Utility application for more information.

KX-THA12/KX-THA17:

1 {MENU} (F2) i v i {SELECT}

2 “Viewer” i {SELECT}

3 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired

image.

L To display the title list, press

{MENU}, then select “Title list”,

and press {SELECT}. To return to the image list, press {MENU}, then select “Image list”, and press

{SELECT}.

L To zoom in, press {ZOOM}. To return

to the original view, press {WIDE}.

4 {OFF}

KX-THA16:

1 {CAMERA VIEWER}

2 “Viewer” i {SELECT}

3 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired

image.

L To display the title list, press {TITLE

LIST}. To return to the image list,

press {IMAGE LIST}.

To zoom in, press {ZOOM}. To return to the original view, press {WIDE}.

4 {OFF}

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Installing the MULTI TALK V Camera Utility

MULTI TALK V Camera Utility enables you to use your computer to register a cordless camera in order to view cordless camera images with a web browser. Before you use the cordless camera, you must install the MULTI TALK V Camera Utility software included with your base unit. Refer to the “Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V Software” for details.

Note:

L When you connect your computer to

your computer network using a MULTI TALK V device, you need to install the MULTI TALK V USB Driver and Utility. Refer to the “Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V Software” for more information.

L For Windows XP users, you cannot start

the MULTI TALK V Camera Utility after using the “Fast User Switching” function. Make sure all users are logged off, then log on again.

L If your computer network uses fixed IP

addresses, you need to assign a specific IP address to the cordless camera. Refer to “Setting an IP address to the cordless camera manually (“Static”)” (page 24).

L You cannot use a global IP address for

the cordless camera.

Enabling monitoring from a computer

You can allow the cordless camera to be monitored using a computer. The default setting is “Off”.

Important:

If you turn this feature “On”, you cannot use the video phone feature during an intercom call.

Base unit

1 {MENU} i h i {SET}

2 “PC camera access” i {SET}

3 “On” i {SET} i {STOP}

Note:

L You can program this setting using the

direct command. Press {MENU} i

{#}{6}{5}{0} i “On” i {SET} i {STOP}.

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3 Enter the cordless camera’s MAC

Registering the cordless camera to your computer

Before registering the cordless camera to your computer, confirm that:

– the base unit is connected to your

computer network (refer to the “Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V Software” for more information).

– the cordless camera’s AC adaptor is

plugged in.

– the cordless camera is registered to the

base unit and its indicator is yellowgreen (refer to the operating instructions of the base unit for more information).

address, then click [OK]. L The MAC address is printed on the

1 Click [Start].

2 N For Windows XP users:

Point to [All Programs], point to [Panasonic], point to [MULTI TALK V], then click [MULTI TALK V Camera Utility].

N For Windows 98SE, Windows Me,

and Windows 2000 users: Point to [Programs], point to [Panasonic], point to [MULTI TALK V], then click [MULTI TALK V Camera Utility].

LThe MULTI TALK V Camera Utility

window is displayed.

LWhen registering a cordless

camera for the first time, the Register Device dialog box is displayed. Confirm the instructions in the dialog box, then click [OK] to continue.

L When the cordless camera is

L To view images from the cordless

4 Click [Close].

Note:

L If an error occurred, “Not ready” and

an error code may be displayed in the status column of the Device List. Refer to the error code section of the Help file for information on error codes.

L If you notice that a different MULTI TALK

V device has been registered to this application, erase it from the Device List by clicking [Deregister].

label found on the bottom of the cordless camera.

successfully registered, “Ready” is displayed in the status column of the Device List.

camera, continue from step 3 of “Accessing images from the cordless camera”, page 23.

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Registering an additional cordless camera

To register an additional cordless camera, click [Register] after performing step 3. Enter the cordless camera’s MAC address, then click [OK].

Note:

L Up to 8 cordless cameras can be

registered to the MULTI TALK V Camera Utility.

Accessing images from the cordless camera

Before viewing images from the cordless camera, confirm that you have registered the cordless camera to your computer.

1 Click [Start].

2 N For Windows XP users:

Point to [All Programs], point to [Panasonic], point to [MULTI TALK V], then click [MULTI TALK V Camera Utility].

N For Windows 98SE, Windows Me,

and Windows 2000 users: Point to [Programs], point to [Panasonic], point to [MULTI TALK V], then click [MULTI TALK V Camera Utility].

L You can also start the MULTI TALK V

Camera Utility by clicking its icon in the system tray.

L The search animation ends and the

status of the Device List is “Ready”.

3 Select the desired cordless camera in

the Device List, then click [Connect].

L Your web browser opens and the

camera image is displayed.

L To view the MULTI TALK V Camera

Utility help file, click [Help].

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Note:

L You can connect to up to 2 cordless

cameras using your browser at a time.

Setting an IP address to the cordless camera manually (“Static”)

If your network uses automatic IP address assignments (DHCP), you do not need to change any settings. If your network uses fixed IP addresses, follow the steps below to assign an IP address to the cordless camera manually.

Note:

L If you were able to access the cordless

camera using the procedure described in “Accessing images from the cordless camera”, page 23, the cordless camera has been assigned an IP address automatically and you do not need to change any settings.

N For Windows 98SE and Windows

1 Click [Start], point to [Settings],

2 Double-click [Network]. 3 Select [TCP/IP] with adaptor in use,

1 Display the TCP/IP Properties window.

N For Windows 2000 and Windows

XP users:

1 Click [Start], click [Control Panel],

under Category View, click

[Network and Internet Connections], then click [Network Connections].

LFor Windows 2000, click [Start],

point to [Settings], then click

[Network and Dial-up Connections].

2 Right-click [Local Area

Connection] in use, then click [Properties].

3 Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)],

then click [Properties].

Me users:

then click [Control Panel].

then click [Properties].

2 Make a note of your IP address and

subnet mask for future reference.

3 Select “Obtain an IP address

automatically”.

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4 Click [OK], then click [OK].

L Windows 2000 and Windows XP

users need to wait for about 1 minute to obtain an IP address.

L Windows 98SE and Windows Me

users need to restart the computer.

5 Follow the procedure described in

“Registering the cordless camera to your computer”, page 22.

6 Select the desired cordless camera in

the Device List, then click [Connect].

7 When [Standard Display] page is

displayed in your web browser, click

[Setup] tab.

8 Select “Static”. 9 Enter a valid IP address and subnet

mask. L The IP address should be a local

(private) IP address. You cannot use a global IP address for the cordless camera.

10 Click [Save]. 11 Click [Restart].

12 Repeat step 1. 13 Select “Use the following IP

address:” (for Windows Me/98SE, “Specify an IP address:”), then return the IP address and subnet mask to their original settings (the settings you noted in step 2).

14 Click [OK], then click [OK].

LWindows Me and Windows 98SE

users need to restart the computer.

Note:

L If you have set the IP address for the

cordless camera inappropriately, you will not be able to connect to the cordless camera. In this event, you must reset the cordless camera to its factory default settings and assign a valid IP address following the procedure on page 24. To reset the cordless camera, see “Resetting the cordless camera” on page 15.

L If your browser is configured to use a

proxy server, you cannot access the cordless camera properly. See if a proxy server is used or not with the following procedure.

N For Windows XP users:

Start up the web browser (for example, Internet Explorer 6.0) and click [Tools] i [Internet Options...]

i [Connections] tab i [LAN Settings...]. If the “Use a proxy

server for your LAN...” check box is checked, turn it off by clicking the check box.

N For Windows 98SE, Windows Me,

and Windows 2000 users:

Start up the web browser (for example, Internet Explorer 6.0) and click [Tools] i [Internet Options...]

i [Connections] tab i [LAN Settings...]. If the “Use a proxy

server” check box is checked, turn it off by clicking the check box.

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Video monitor using your computer

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 While monitoring the cordless camera

with your computer, you can view the room, but no sound can be heard.

Accessing the cordless camera

This feature allows you to monitor the view from the cordless camera using your computer. The monitored camera does not ring, allowing you to easily monitor a baby’s room, for example, from different areas of the house. You can view the room when:

– you access the cordless camera using

your computer (“Monitoring the room jZ”, page 27).

– the cordless camera notifies your

computer with a pop-up message when it detects motion and/or sound (“Cordless camera sensor jZ”, page

27).

– the cordless camera user notifies your

computer with a pop-up message using the call button (“Cordless camera call button jZ”, page 29).

Important:

L To use this feature, you must install the

MULTI TALK V Camera Utility software in your computer. Refer to the “Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V Software” for installation details.

L Before monitoring using your computer,

confirm that the base unit is connected to your computer or computer network (refer to the “Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V Software” for more information).

L For information of the cordless camera

location, see page 9.

1 Start up the web browser on your

computer (refer to the “Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V Software” for camera utility details).

2 Click the following tabs to display each

page.

123456

1 [Top]: Displays the camera model

number. You can change the language for the browser temporarily.

2 [Standard Display]: Displays a view of

the room where the cordless camera is located and the display settings. You can change the display settings temporarily.

3 [Simple Display]: Displays only a view

of the room where the cordless camera is located.

4 [Stored Images]: Displays stored

images that the cordless camera took at the time of detection.

5 [Setup]: Displays the items of the

cordless camera settings.

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6 [Help]: Displays the help page.

Browser language

1 Access the cordless camera (page 26).

2 Click [Setup] tab at the top of the page.

3 Click [Camera Settings].

4 Select the desired setting (Default:

“English”), then click [Save].

Monitoring the room jZ

1 Access the cordless camera (page 26).

2 Click [Standard Display] tab at the top

of the page. L The display settings are shown on the

left of the web browser. You can change them by clicking the desired setting if necessary.

Cordless camera sensor jZ

The cordless camera can notify your computer when it detects motion and/or sound. Then the notified computer user can answer the notification to view the live video from the cordless camera. And also, the cordless camera takes pictures (a total of 4 pictures, default) at the time of detection and stores them. You can view the images stored in the cordless camera using the computer, then select and save the desired images into the computer.

Note:

L You can change the number of pictures

that the cordless camera takes at the time of detection (page 37).

To use this feature, select “Motion &

Audio Detection”, “Motion Detection Only”, or “Audio Detection Only” in the cordless

camera detection mode beforehand (page 32).

3 Close the web browser to stop

monitoring.

Taking a picture of the displayed image while monitoring

Click [Capture] when the desired image is displayed.

L When you click [Capture], an additional

web browser opens displaying that image. To save the image, follow the instructions on the web browser.

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Displaying the detection pop-up message

This feature allows your computer to display the pop-up message when the cordless camera detects motion and/or sound or {Call button} is pressed. You can view the room where the cordless camera is located by clicking it.

1 Start up the MULTI TALK V Camera

Utility.

2 Click [Sensor].

3 Check [Use Sensor].

L Click [Browse] if you want to turn on

the paging tone (in WAV file format) that is heard from your computer.

4 Click [OK].

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Answering the detecting notification with your computer

1 Cordless camera:

The cordless camera detects motion and/or sound.

L The cordless camera produces a

camera tone and takes pictures.

L The cordless camera notifies your

computer with a paging tone if you turn the paging tone on for pop-up messages (page 27).

2 Your computer:

When the cordless camera notifies your computer, the pop-up message is displayed. To monitor the cordless camera, click

[Connect].

Viewing and saving images from the cordless camera into the computer

1 Access the cordless camera (page 26).

2 Click [Stored Images] tab at the top of

the page.

L You can view the images by clicking

[First], [<Prev], [Play], [Next>], or [Last].

3 To save the desired image, follow the

instructions on the web browser.

Erasing all images in the cordless camera

1 Access the cordless camera (page 26).

2 Click [Setup] tab at the top of the page.

L You can view the room where the

cordless camera is located.

3 Click [Sensor Options].

4 Click [Erase All Images].

3 Your computer:

Close the web browser to stop monitoring.

Note:

L The cordless camera can store the last

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Cordless camera call button

The cordless camera can notify your computer when you press {Call button}. Then the notified computer user can answer the notification to view the live video from the cordless camera.

To use this feature, select “Call Button Only” (default) in the cordless camera detection mode beforehand (page 32).

1 Cordless camera:

Press {Call button}. L The cordless camera produces a

camera tone.

L To stop paging, press {Call button}

again.

L The cordless camera notifies your

computer with a paging tone if you turn the paging tone on for pop-up messages (page 27).

2 Your computer:

When the cordless camera notifies your computer, the pop-up message is displayed. To monitor the cordless camera, click

[Connect].

Note:

L When {Call button} is pressed, the

cordless camera does not take pictures.

L You can view the room where the

cordless camera is located.

3 Your computer:

Close the web browser to stop monitoring.

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