Panasonic KX-THA14 User Manual
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Operating Instructions
Home Communication System
USB Adapto
Model No. KX-THA14
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.
PQQX14793XA DM1105PM3036
Table of Contents
Introduction
Feature highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . 5
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparation
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Symbols used in these operating
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
System requirements for your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to the Base
Unit or to another
Computer
Registering the USB adaptor . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the USB adaptor options . . . . . 15
Establishing a wireless connection with the
base unit or another computer . . . . . . . 17
Useful Information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FCC and other information . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Introduction
Feature highlights
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Home Communication System
USB Adaptor.
Important:
L For information about other compatible Panasonic units, see page 5.
Using the USB adaptor features
By connecting the USB adaptor to your computer you can access the Internet or another
computer using the MULTI TALK V software included with your base unit. Refer to the
“Installation Guide for MULTI TALK V Software” for installation and base unit connection
details.
Wireless connection to the Internet
You can use the USB adaptor to connect to your base unit wirelessly and access the
Internet. There are 2 connection methods, called “services”: PAN and DUN.
– PAN: Personal Area Network. This service allows you to access the Internet or another
computer using your base unit’s LAN jack. To use this feature you must establish LAN
network and subscribe a high-speed Internet service. Up to 3 wireless connections can
be established with a base unit simultaneously.
– DUN: Dial Up Network. This service allows you to access the Internet using one of your
base unit’s analog telephone line jacks. To use this feature you must subscribe a dial up
Internet service. Only 1 wireless connection can be established with a base unit.
Wireless connection to another computer or Bluetooth® devices
It is possible to establish a wireless connection to another computer or Bluetooth device
using the USB adaptor with the PAN service. A wireless connection to another computer
can be established as follows:
– You can connect to another computer that is also using a USB adaptor.
– Through the base unit, you can connect to another computer connected to the base unit
via LAN network.
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Introduction
Accessory information
A Extension cable
(Order No. PQJA10173Z)
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
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 Raising the antenna vertically.
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, disconnect the
product from the computer.
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 data transferring distance
may be shortened when the product is
used in the following places: Near
obstacles 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.
Connections
L Use only the included extension cable.
Other extension cables may damage the
USB adaptor and your computer.
L Connect the USB adaptor to a USB port
on your computer. For optimum
performance, do not connect more than
one USB adaptor to a single computer or
the USB adaptor to your computer via a
hub.
L The USB adaptor may not turn off and
may consume electricity regardless of
whether your computer is turned off or in
sleep mode. By connecting/
disconnecting the USB adaptor or
extension cable from an active
computer, the USB adaptor will turn on/
off. We recommend when you are not
using the USB adaptor or computer, that
you disconnect the USB adaptor or
extension cable from your computer.
Routine care
L Wipe the outer surface of the product
with a soft moist cloth. Do not use
benzine, thinner, or any abrasive
powder.
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Preparation
Controls
A
B
A Antenna
B Status indicator
C USB plug
Status indicator
The status indicator indicates the USB
adaptor status.
Indicator Status
Light on Adaptor is on.
(Receiving power)
Light off Adaptor is off. (Not
receiving power)
Flashing Transferring data
C
Icons
The following icons displayed in the Data
Link Manager window or system tray
indicate the device, service, or the status
of the USB adaptor.
Data Link Manager: Device List
Icons Device
Base unit
Computer with another USB
adaptor
Other Bluetooth devices
Access point
*1 A device that connects your LAN and
the USB adaptor with wireless network.
Data Link Manager: Service List
Icons Service
PAN service
DUN service
System tray
*1
Icons Status
MULTI TALK V USB Utility is
running but the USB adaptor
is not connected to the
computer.
MULTI TALK V USB Utility is
running and the USB adaptor
is connected to the computer.
A wireless connection is
established with the base unit
or another computer by the
PAN service.
A wireless connection is
established with the base unit
by the DUN service.
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Preparation
Symbols used in these operating instructions
Symbols used for operations
Symbol Meaning
Example:
“Deregistration”
h Press the navigator key of the base unit up, down, left, or right
i Proceed to the next operation.
Example: {MENU} The words in the brackets show button names on your base
Example: [OK] The words in the brackets show button names on your
Press the base unit navigator key up or down to select the
words in quotations shown on the display.
to select that menu icon shown on the display.
unit.
computer.
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Preparation
System requirements for your computer
The following system requirements must be met in order to use the MULTI TALK V
software.
Item Description
®
Operating
System
CPU For Windows 98SE and Windows Me: Pentium
RAM For Windows 98SE and Windows Me: 64 MB (128 MB or more
HDD 50 MB available disk space
Resolution 800 x 600 or higher resolution display
Others USB interface: 1.1
Microsoft
Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows XP
faster
For Windows 2000: Pentium 200 MHz or faster
For Windows XP: Pentium 300 MHz or faster
recommended)
For Windows 2000 and Windows XP: 128 MB
Video adaptor with high color (16 bit) or higher
CD-ROM drive
Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (necessary when
monitoring the cordless camera)
Windows® 98SE, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft
®
166 MHz or
Trademarks
L Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
L Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in
the United States and/or other countries.
L Screen shots are reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
L All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Preparation
Installation
Before you connect the USB adaptor, you must install the MULTI TALK V USB driver and
MULTI TALK V Utility software included with your base unit. Refer to the “Installation Guide
for MULTI TALK V Software” for details.
Important:
L The USB adaptor should not be connected to the computer when you start installing. If
it is already connected, disconnect it. During installation, the installation wizard will
prompt you to connect the USB adaptor.
L While connecting the USB adaptor to your computer, you cannot use any of the other
USB utilities (Phonebook Utility, Picture Utility, etc.).
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Preparation
Connections
Connect the USB adaptor to the USB port of your computer.
L The USB adaptor receives power from the USB port.
Connecting the USB adaptor to your computer
Connecting the USB adaptor to your computer using the included USB extension
cable
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Connecting to the Base Unit or to another Computer
4 Select the device you would like to
Registering the USB adaptor
Before you use the USB adaptor you must
first register it to the base unit, another
USB adaptor, or another Bluetooth device.
1 Your computer:
Connect the USB adaptor to your
computer.
L The MULTI TALK V USB Utility starts.
If the software does not start, refer to
the troubleshooting section (page
18).
2 Click the Data Link Manager icon in the
MULTI TALK V USB Utility-Main Menu
window.
L Data Link Manager window is open.
connect to, then click [Find Service].
L All available services are listed in the
Service List.
L When you connect to another
computer’s USB adaptor or a
Bluetooth device, skip to step 6.
5 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.
6 Your computer:
Select the desired service, then click
[Connect].
7 Enter the device’s PIN. (Refer to the
operating instructions provided with the
device.)
L When you access to the base unit or
another USB adaptor, enter the
current 4-digit PIN (default: “7262”).
L Depending on the Bluetooth device,
the PIN for the device is not required.
8 Click [OK].
L The animation in the lower left corner
of the Data Link Manager screen
indicates that the connection is
established.
L If you close the Data Link Manager
window, the current connection is
disconnected.
Note:
L The screen shots in these instructions
are for Windows XP and are included for
reference only.
3 Click [Find Device].
L All connectable devices are listed in
the Device List.
L A maximum of 10 devices can be
found.
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L The screen shots in these instructions
may differ slightly from the screen
shown on your computer.
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