Panasonic KX-VC500 User Manual

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Operating Manual

HD Visual Communication Unit

Model No.

KX-VC500

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic HD Visual Communication Unit. Please read this manual carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.

In this manual, the suffix of each model number (e.g., KX-VC500NA) is omitted unless necessary.

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DCE

Video camera

Display

Microphone

Router

Internet

Router

Microphone

Video camera

Display

Introduction

Feature Highlights

DCE: Data Circuit-terminating Equipment

Lifelike Visual Communication

You can experience lifelike visual communication with smooth, high

using 2 or more microphones, stereo output can be enabled through system settings (only when Boundary

Microphones are connected). (Page 66)

-quality video and clear stereo*2 sound.

Simply Operated Visual Communication

You can easily begin a video conference call by pressing the KX-VC500’s One-Touch Connection button followed by the Start button. (Page 28)

Home Electronics-style Remote Control Operation and Simple, Easy to Understand Graphical User Interface

You can make settings and perform operations using familiar remote control operations and a simple, easy to understand interface.

Stabilized Communication Quality

In periods of network congestion, automatic packet transmission rate quality control prevents packet loss to maintain a video conference call’s image and sound quality. This allows visual communication with stabilized communication quality even over an internet connection.

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Selectable Video Source

By connecting your computer or video camera to the KX-VC500, you can show your computer’s screen or video camera image to video conference call participants. (Page 49, Page 52)

Encrypted Communication

Packets sent for video conference calls can be encrypted to prevent packet leaks, tampering, or eavesdropping.

Trademarks

• HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other

countries.

• This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License. This license permits the end user to

perform, for personal and non-commercial use, only the following actions:

– Encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (below, "AVC Video"). – Decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in both personal and non-commercial

activity.

– Decode AVC Video obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video.

Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

Introduction

Open Source Software

Parts of this product use Open Source Software supplied based on the conditions of the Free Software Foundation’s GPLs and/or LGPLs and other conditions. Relevant conditions apply to this software. Therefore, please read license information about GPLs and LGPLs, and information about other Open Source Software in the included CD-ROM before using this product. Also, some software parts of this product are licensed under the MOZILLA PUBLIC LICENSE (MPL). At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge of no more than the cost of physically distributing source code, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code and the copyright notices covered under GPL, LGPL, and MPL. Please note that software licensed under GPL, LGPL, and MPL is not under warranty.

Contact Information http://www.panasonic.net/

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Notice for users in California

This product contains a CR coin cell lithium battery that contains perchlorate material—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Introduction

Precaution

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For Your Safety ........................................................................................7

For Your Safety .................................................................................................................7

Before Operation ....................................................................................11

Notes about Operation ...................................................................................................11

Data Security ...................................................................................................................12

Privacy and Right of Publicity .......................................................................................12

Federal Communications Commission Requirements ................................................13

Preparation .............................................................................................14

Part Names and Usage ...................................................................................................14

Main Unit (Front) ............................................................................................................14

Main Unit (Back) .............................................................................................................15

Remote Control ..............................................................................................................16

Boundary Microphone (Optional Accessory) ..................................................................17

LED Patterns ..................................................................................................................18

Screen Standby ..............................................................................................................18

Connecting the KX-VC500 ..............................................................................................20

Turning the Power On/Off ..............................................................................................24

Screen Display ................................................................................................................25

Home Screen (Idle Screen) ............................................................................................25

Menu Screen (Idle Screen) ............................................................................................26

Video Conference Call Screen .......................................................................................27

Table of Contents

Starting a Video Conference .................................................................28

Making a Video Conference Call ....................................................................................28

Calling Using Speed Dial (2-party Conference/3-party Conference/4-party

Conference) ....................................................................................................................28

Calling from the Contact List (2-party Conference/3-party Conference/4-party

Conference) ....................................................................................................................31

Calling by Entering an IP Address ..................................................................................33

Calling from the Call History ...........................................................................................35

Answering a Video Conference Call ..............................................................................37

Changing the Screen Layout ................................................................39

Changing the Screen Layout during a 2-party Video Conference Call ......................39

Changing the Screen Layout during a 3-party Video Conference Call ......................40

Changing the Screen Layout during a 4-party Video Conference Call ......................42

Adjusting the Volume and Tone ...........................................................45

Adjusting the Volume .....................................................................................................45

Muting the Microphone ...................................................................................................46

Reducing Microphone Noise ..........................................................................................47

Adjusting the Tone ..........................................................................................................48

Displaying Other Video Sources ..........................................................49

Displaying a Computer’s Screen ...................................................................................49

Displaying the Sub Video Camera’s Image ..................................................................52

Displaying the Connection Status ........................................................56

Displaying the Connection Status .................................................................................56

Displaying Unit Information ...........................................................................................57

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Table of Contents

Contacts and Settings ...........................................................................58

Adding Contacts to the Contact List .............................................................................58

Registering a New Contact .............................................................................................58

Editing Contact Information ............................................................................................59

Deleting a Contact ..........................................................................................................59

Registering a Contact from the Call History ...................................................................60

Changing System Settings .............................................................................................61

Setting the Unit Name ....................................................................................................61

Setting the Date and Time ..............................................................................................62

Making Network Settings ................................................................................................62

Making Sound Settings ..................................................................................................62

Making Connection Settings ...........................................................................................63

Display Unit Information .................................................................................................65

Setting the Mic Position ..................................................................................................65

Making Remote Control Settings ....................................................................................68

Performing a Network Test .............................................................................................69

Performing Self Diagnosis ..............................................................................................69

Performing Remote Maintenance ...................................................................................70

Making Administrator Menu Settings ............................................................................71

Logging in to the Administrator Menu .............................................................................71

Making Language Settings .............................................................................................71

Making Encryption Settings ............................................................................................72

Making Software Update Settings ..................................................................................72

Updating Software ..........................................................................................................73

Making Screen Standby Settings ...................................................................................74

Making Administrator Password Settings .......................................................................75

Performing System Initialization .....................................................................................75

Making Local Site Settings .............................................................................................76

Registering a Local Site .................................................................................................76

Selecting a Local Site .....................................................................................................77

Editing Local Site Information .........................................................................................77

Deleting Local Site Information ......................................................................................78

Input ........................................................................................................79

Inputting Letters and Numbers ......................................................................................79

Miscellaneous .........................................................................................84

Changing the Remote Control Batteries .......................................................................84

Cleaning the Unit .............................................................................................................85

Additional Information ...........................................................................86

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................86

Basic Operation ..............................................................................................................86

Audio ..............................................................................................................................89

System Settings .............................................................................................................90

If These Messages Appear ............................................................................................91

Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................95

Specifications .........................................................................................96

System Specifications ....................................................................................................96

Index..............................................................................................................97

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WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

For Your Safety

To prevent personal injury and/or damage to property, be sure to observe the following safety precautions.

The following symbols classify and describe the level of hazard and injury caused when this unit is operated or handled improperly.

Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.

Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury or damage to the unit or other equipment.

The following types of symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed. (The following symbols are examples.)

This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be performed.

This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.

General

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the unit.

Power and Ground Connection

The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Only plug the unit into an AC outlet with the proper voltage. If you use a cord with an unspecified current rating, the unit or plug may emit smoke or become hot to the touch.

Do not connect the unit to the AC outlet, AC extension cords, etc., in a way that exceeds the comply with the instructions provided with, the AC outlet, AC extension cords, etc.

To ensure safe operation the power cord supplied must be inserted into a standard three-prong AC outlet which is effectively grounded wiring.

The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is grounded and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if grounding of the power point, consult a qualified electrician.

Plug the power cord firmly into an AC outlet. Otherwise, it can cause fire or electric shock.

power rating of, or does not

in any doubt about the effective

through the normal

Do not pull, bend, rest objects on, or chafe the to the power cord or plug can cause fire or electric shock.

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For Your Safety

To prevent fires, electric shock, injury, or damage to the unit, be sure to follow these guidelines when performing any wiring or cabling:

a. Before performing any wiring or

cabling, unplug from the outlet. After completing all wiring and cabling, plug the power cord back into the outlet.

the unit’s power cord

b. Do not place any objects on top of

the cables connected to the unit.

c. When running cables along the floor,

use protectors to prevent the cables from being stepped on.

d. Do not run any cables under

carpeting.

Do not attempt to repair the power cord, or plug. If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed, contact an authorized service representative for a replacement.

Ensure that the plug connection is free of dust. In a damp environment, a contaminated connector can draw a significant amount of current that can generate heat, if left unattended over an extended period of time.

Stop operation immediately if the unit emits smoke, excessive heat, abnormal smell or can cause fire or electric shock. Immediately turn the unit off, and unplug the power cord, and contact your dealer for service.

Do not connect or disconnect the AC plug with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists.

unusual noise. These conditions

and eventually cause fire

Operating Safeguards

Do not disassemble this unit. Only qualified personnel should service this unit. Disassembling you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock.

Do not alter the unit or modify any parts. Alteration or modification can cause fire or electric shock.

If metal fragments or water gets into the unit, turn the unit off and unplug the unit immediately. Contact your dealer for service. Operating the contaminated unit can cause fire or electric shock.

Do not insert objects of any kind into this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Do not use a unit in the vicinity of a gas leak to report the leak.

Do not place the remote control in microwave ovens or on induction cookware.

Clean the AC plug periodically with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and other debris.

Do not use the supplied power cord with any other device. It may cause fire or electric shock.

Never open or remove unit covers that are screwed component can cause electric shock.

the unit may expose

with screws. A high-voltage

When disconnecting the unit, grasp the plug instead of the cord. Pulling on a cord forcibly can damage it, and cause fire or electric shock.

During thunderstorms, do not touch the unit and plug. It may cause an electric shock.

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For Your Safety

Installation

Unplug the unit from the AC outlet and have it serviced by qualified service personnel in the following cases:

a. If the unit does not operate

according to the operating instructions. Adjust that are explained in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require service by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation.

only the controls

b. If the unit has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

c. If unit performance deteriorates.

If damage to the unit exposes any internal parts, immediately and return the unit to your dealer.

Do not install the unit in any other way than described in relevant manuals.

disconnect the power cord

Battery

The battery contains diluted sulfuric acid, a very toxic substance. If the battery leaks and the liquid inside spills on the skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with plenty of clean water. If the liquid splashes into eyes, immediately flush clean water and consult a doctor. Sulfuric acid in the eyes may cause loss of eyesight and acid on the skin will cause burns.

Do not charge, short, heat, break or throw in a fire, as it may result in the battery leaking, generating heat, or bursting.

Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal object (such as wire).

Do not carry or store the batteries together with necklaces, hairpins, or other metal objects.

the eyes with plenty of

Do not touch the unit, AC adaptor, AC adaptor cord, or AC cord during a lightning storm.

The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically 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.

Only connect the unit to the type of electric power specified on the label affixed to the unit. Confirm the type of electric power site if necessary.

oriented or floor-mounted AC

supplied to the installation

Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

Batteries that seem worn down or damaged should not be used. Using worn down or damaged batteries may result in leaking.

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Take the depleted batteries out of the remote control. Otherwise, the batteries may leak.

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CAUTION

For Your Safety

Power

When the unit is not used over an extended period of time, take the batteries out of the remote control. Otherwise, the batteries may leak. Do not use the leaked batteries.

When the unit is not used over an extended period unplug it. If an unused unit is left connected to a power source for a long period, degraded insulation may cause electric shock, current leakage, or fire.

The unit should be used only with the power cord enclosed with the unit.

of time, switch it off and

This product contains batteries. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Improper use overheating, rupture or explosion resulting in injury or fire. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions of your local solid waste officials and local regulations.

When replace the batteries for the remote control,

Do not install the battery backwards so that the polarity is reversed.

or replacement may cause

use AA/R6 type dry cell.

Installation

Battery

The unit should be kept free of dust, moisture, high temperature (more than 40 °C [104 not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Place this unit on a flat surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the unit falls.

Allow 10 cm (4 in) clearance around the unit for proper ventilation.

Do not place the unit in an area close to fire. Doing so may cause fire.

Be sure to use the specified type of batteries only.

Ensure that batteries are installed with correct polarity. Incorrectly installed batteries can burst or leak, resulting in spillage or injuries.

°F]) and vibration, and should

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Before Operation

Notes about Operation

Please pay this device:

1. Please contact your dealer for installing,

upgrading, or repairing this device.

attention to the following points when using

10. Avoid placing the device in areas with high

humidity, and exposing it to rain.

Neither the main unit nor the power plug is water resistant.

11. The power outlet should be near the product

and easily accessible.

2. Do not forcefully hit or shake this device.

Dropping or bumping this device can damage or break this device.

3. Do not place this device in a freezer or other

location where it is exposed to cold temperatures.

Doing so may result in damage or malfunctions.

4. Place this device at least 2 m (6 ft) away from

radios, office equipment, microwave ovens, air conditioning units, etc.

Noise from electronic devices can cause static and interference in other devices.

About the Operating Environment

device includes a feature that automatically adjusts

This voice transmissions to improve clarity. After beginning a video conference call, adjustments to the call environment may not complete immediately, and as a result voices may cut out or echo. In such cases, at the beginning of the video conference call, be sure to speak in turn with other parties.

About Moving the Device

Do not move this device while cords are still connected. Doing so may result in damage to the cords.

5. Do not place this device in a location where it is

exposed to hydrogen sulfide, phosphorous, ammonia, sulfur, carbon, acid, dirt, toxic gas, etc.

Doing so may result in damage, and the usable life-span of the device may decrease.

6. Do not apply insecticides or other volatile

liquids to the device, nor leave rubber bands or vinyl objects on the device for extended periods of time.

Doing so may result in alterations to the material or paint peeling off the device.

Other

• This device is a class A information technology

device. Using this device in a residential setting can cause radio wave interference. In these cases, the user may be responsible for taking appropriate measures to prevent the interference.

• The unit may not operate in the event of a power

failure.

• The illustrations and screenshots in this manual are

for reference only and may vary from the actual product.

7. Do not bring cards with magnetic strips, such

as credit cards and telephone cards, near the microphone.

Cards might become unusable.

8. Do not bring the device near items that emit

electromagnetic waves or that are magnetized (high-frequency sewing machines, electric welders, magnets, etc.).

Doing so may result in static noise or damage.

9. Keep the device at least 10 cm (4 in) away from

all walls.

If placed against a wall, the device may not be able to ventilate properly, which may lead to a system malfunction due to overheating.

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Before Operation

Data Security

We recommend observing the security precautions described in this section, in order to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information.

Panasonic is not responsible for any damages caused by improper use of this device.

Preventing Data Loss

Keep a separate record of all information stored in the contact list.

Preventing Data Disclosure

• Do not place this device in a location that can be

accessed or removed without authorization.

• If important information is saved on this device,

store it in an appropriate location.

• Do not store sensitive personal information in the

unit.

• In the following situations, make a record of

information stored in the contact list and return the unit to the state it was in when purchased. Contact your dealer for details.

– Before lending or disposing of the unit – Before handing the unit over to a third party – Before having the unit serviced

• Make sure the unit is serviced by only a certified

technician. This device can register and store personal data (the contact list, the disclosure of data stored on this device, make sure to delete all data that is registered and stored on this device prior to disposing of, lending, or returning this device.

connection history, etc.). In order to prevent

Privacy and Right of Publicity

installing for maintaining the privacy and usage rights of images and other data (including sound picked up by the microphone). Use this device accordingly.

• Privacy is generally said to be, "A legal guarantee

and right not to have the details of one’s personal life unreasonably publicized, and the right to be able to control information about oneself. In addition, right of publicity is a right not to have a likeness of one’s face or figure photographed and publicized without consent".

• When the Automatic Answer feature is enabled,

transmission begins as soon as a video conference call is received. The receiver of the video conference call will begin transmitting as soon as the video conference call is received at any time, from any caller. Please be aware when the Automatic Answer feature is enabled, there is a risk that due to an unexpected, automatically answered video conference call, privacy rights may be violated or sensitive information may be transmitted to unauthorized parties.

and using this device, you are responsible

Preventing Data Disclosure over the Network

• To ensure the security of private conversations,

only connect the unit to a secure network.

• To prevent unauthorized access, only connect the

unit to a network that is properly managed.

• Make sure all computers connected to the unit

employ up-to-date security measures.

• To prevent illegal access from the Internet, activate

a Firewall.

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Before Operation

Federal Communications Commission Requirements

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution

cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to other devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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ABCD

FG H

Preparation

Part Names and Usage

Main Unit (Front)

Power LED

Shows the power status. The LED is red when the power is on and off when the power is off.

Remote Control Signal Receiver

Receives Remote Control signals. The maximum range of reception is approximately 8 m (26.2 ft) from front of the KX-VC500, and approximately 3 m (9.8 ft) from 20° on each side, total 40°.

Start button

Press to make or manually answer video conference calls. (Page 28, Page 37)

End button

Press to end a video conference call.

Power button

Turns the power on and off. (Page 24)

Status LED

Shows the operational status of the KX-VC500. (Page 18)

Home button

Press to display the Home screen. (Page 25)

One-Touch Connection buttons (LED lit)

Press to select a dial destination from up to 5 destinations displayed on the Home screen. (Page 28)

Note

• During a video conference call, buttons other than [Power] and [End] cannot be used.

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Main Unit (Back)

RS-232C terminal

This terminal is not available for use.

MIC jack (Page 20)

Used to connect the Boundary Microphone (optional). (

Audio In L/R jack (Page 20)

Used to connect general

LAN jack (Page 20)

Connect a LAN cable.

Camera Control terminal

This terminal is not available for use.

Main Camera terminal (Page 20)

Connect the main video camera with an HDMI cable.

Sub Camera terminal

Used to connect a second, sub video camera with an HDMI cable for sharing video contents apart from the main video camera. (Page 52)

RGB terminal

Used to connect a computer for sending screens to participants. (Page 49)

HDMI terminal (Page 20)

Used to connect to the display with an HDMI cable.

Component terminal (Page 23)

Used to connect to the display with a component video cable.

Audio Out L/R jack (Page 23)

Used to connect an amplifier or active speaker.

GND terminal

Used to connect a grounding wire when the power cord’s ground terminal connection is not available.

AC IN (Page 21)

Connect the power cord.

Preparation

Page 17)

-purpose microphones (not for the Boundary Microphone).

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Press to show the sub video camera’s images on your and the other party’s display during a video conference call. When not on a video conference call, the sub video camera’s images are shown on your display only. (Page 53)

Press to display/hide information about the other party, guide area and duration, during a call. (Page

27)

Press to change the layout of the screen during a call. (Page 39)

Press to return to the main video camera after showing images from a computer or sub video camera. (Page 51, 53)

Press to display the Menu screen. (Page 26)

Press to end a call. Press to confirm the selected item or

entered information. Press to return to the previous

screen. Press to adjust the volume during a

call. Press [+] to increase and [–] to decrease the volume. (Page 45)

Press to select a tone (equalizer) setting during a call. (Page 48)

Press to mute the microphone during a call, so that the other party cannot hear your voice. (Page 46)

Press to display your contact list. This can only be pressed from the Home screen.

Press to show your computer’s screen on your and the other party’s display during a video conference call. When not on a video conference call, the computer screen is shown on your display only. (Page 50)

Press to enter screen standby mode. (Page 18)

Press to make or manually answer video conference calls. (Page 28, 37)

Press to move the cursor and select items.

Press to display the Home screen. (Page 25)

This button is not available for use.

Press to select the feature assigned to each color. Available features are displayed in the guide area. (Page

25)

Press to display the connection status of the network and peripheral devices. (Page 56)

Press to dial or perform settings where inputting digits/characters is required. (Page 79)

Preparation

Remote Control

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Boundary Microphone (Optional Accessory)

Boundary Microphone (Proprietary cable included. Cable length: approx. 8.5

[approx. 28 ft])

Part No.: KX-VCA001

MIC Mute button

Press to mute your own voice so that other video conference call participants cannot hear you. (Page 46)

LED

Indicate the operational status of the Boundary Microphone. Red (on): Microphone is muted. Green (on): Transmitting Orange (blinking in 1 second intervals): Starting up Off: No transmission in progress

Preparation

Note

• Up to 4 Boundary Microphones can be connected in cascade.

• Contact your dealer for purchase information.

Federal Communications Commission Requirements

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

may

For Canada Users

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Preparation

LED Patterns

LEDs indicate the operational status of the KX-VC500, as follows:

LED pattern Status

Slow blue flashing

• Starting up

• Idle state

Blue on

Orange on

Orange flashing

Red on

• In a video conference call (including when dialing,

receiving a

video conference call, and being disconnected)

• Self diagnosis is being performed.

• Mismatch of field frequency

display. (After 30 seconds the flashing will stop and the KX-VC500 will restart in safe mode.)

between the KX-VC500 and

• An error has occurred.

• Maintenance is being performed.

Red flashing

Off

• A serious error has occurred.

• Power is off.

• In screen standby mode

Devices such as the display or video camera operate with a particular field frequency, depending on their video format. For details on the field frequency, contact your dealer.

Screen Standby

there

When more than 10 minutes (default), or when the remote control’s [Video Out On/Off] button is pressed, the KX-VC500 enters screen standby mode. Video out to the display is suspended and the status LED turns off. Screen standby mode ends when the KX-VC500 or remote control is operated, or when a video conference call is received.

is no video conference call transmission, and the KX-VC500 or remote control is not operated for

Notice

• If screen standby mode ends and no image is visible, check to see if the display or video camera’s

power

saving settings are enabled. Check each device’s manual for more information about its power

saving settings.

Note

• You can change the length of time until the KX-VC500 enters screen standby mode. (

Page 74)

• The KX-VC500 will not enter screen standby mode while displaying a computer’s screen or a sub video

camera’s image, even if the KX-VC500 or remote control is not operated for a period of time.

• When the KX-VC500 or remote control is operated and screen standby mode ends, the Home screen

will be displayed.

• If a button is pressed on the KX-VC500 or remote control to end screen standby mode, that button’s

operation is not performed in that case.

• If screen standby mode begins while editing information in the contact list or other screen, any unsaved

changes will be lost.

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Preparation

• It takes about 7 seconds to return from screen standby mode. (The length of time may vary depending

on the type of display you are using.)

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To each device

To a router

To grounded AC outlet

To a display

Preparation

Connecting the KX-VC500

This section describes how to connect the main video camera, display, microphone, LAN cable and power cord.

2. Connect the display.

• Connect the display to the HDMI terminal on the

back of the KX-VC500 using an HDMI cable (B).

Note

• If your

display is not compatible with HDMI, use a component cable (Page 23). Since sound signals are not transmitted when using a component cable, connect an amplifier/active speaker. (Page 23)

3. Connect a microphone.

Boundary Microphone (optional)

Connect the Boundary Microphone to the MIC jack on the back of the KX-VC500 using the proprietary cable (C).

• Use only the included cable.

• Push and turn the connector of the proprietary

cable until it clicks. If the connector does not click, try reconnecting the cable with the top and bottom of the connector reversed.

General-purpose microphone

Connect the microphone to the Audio In L/R jack on the back of the KX-VC500 using the stereo pin plug cable (D) after amplifying the signal to line level using a device such as a microphone amplifier.

• Connect the microphone correctly, as follows: – Left channel ® L – Right channel ® R

Notice

Note

1. Connect the main video camera.

• Use only the included power cord.

• Make sure to read the instruction manuals for

all devices being connected.

• Connect the main video camera to the Main

Camera terminal on the back of the KX-VC500 using an HDMI cable (A).

Note

• When connecting both the Boundary

Microphone and a general microphone, simultaneously.

both microphones can be used

-purpose

4. Connect to the network.

• Connect a router to the LAN jack on the back of

the KX-VC500 using a category 5 or greater LAN cable (E).

Note

• Set the hub/router to Auto Negotiation

mode.

• If the system is set to 100M Full Duplex, it

is necessary to change the system setting. For details, contact your dealer.

• Do not connect to a hub/router set to Half

Duplex.

• For more details about routers and DCEs,

the documentation for each device.

refer

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5. Insert the included power cord (F) into the AC IN

Display

Microphone

4 m

(13.1 ft)

Microphone Microphone

Display

4 m

(13.1 ft)

4 m

(13.1 ft)

terminal on the back of the KX-VC500.

• Use only the included power cord.

6. Plug in the power cord into the power outlet.

• Choose an outlet that is convenient for

plugging/unplugging.

System Layout Examples

Preparation

Also, Boundary Microphones and general-purpose microphones can be used simultaneously.

Display and Main Video Camera

Place the display and main video camera at the same side of the room.

Note

• Make sure that the microphones are placed at

least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the display and speakers.

• Do not connect more than 4 Boundary

Microphones. Doing so will cause all Boundary Microphones to stop working.

• Monaural or stereo can be selected for the

output of

Layout examples (the grey circle indicates the microphone’s range):

microphones through system settings.

Note

• If you use speakers, refer to "Amplifier/Active

Speaker Connection" (Page 23).

Microphones

Up to 4 Boundary Microphones can be connected in cascade. output on the Boundary Microphones.

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There are no separate terminals for input and

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Display

Microphone

4 m

(13.1 ft)

4 m

(13.1 ft)

4 m

(13.1 ft)

Display

Microphone

Microphone Microphone

4 m

(13.1 ft)

4 m

(13.1 ft)

4 m

(13.1 ft)

4 m

(13.1 ft)

Microphone

Preparation

Noise

level/

Micro–

phone

40 dBsplA

(a quiet

room)

approx.

3 m

(approx.

9.8 ft)

approx.

2.8 m

(approx.

9.2 ft)

approx.

2.3 m

(approx.

7.5 ft)

approx.

2 m

(approx.

6.6 ft)

45 dBsplA

(a regular

room)

approx.

2.2 m

(approx.

7.2 ft)

approx.

1.5 m

(approx.

4.9 ft)

approx.

1.3 m

(approx.

4.3 ft)

approx.

1.1 m

(approx.

3.6 ft)

50 dBsplA

(a noisy

room)

approx.

1.2 m

(approx.

3.9 ft)

approx.

1 m

(approx.

3.3 ft)

—

The range of each microphone (the radius of the circle

microphone at the centre) varies according to the

with a level of surrounding and the number of microphones being used. Place microphones accordingly, referring to the following table.

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Microphone

Main video camera

Display

Speaker

Preparation

Amplifier/Active Speaker Connection

This section describes how to connect an amplifier/ active speaker.

1. Connect the amplifier/active speaker to the Audio

Out L/R jack on the back of the KX-VC500 using a stereo pin plug cable.

Note

• Connect the amplifier/active speaker

correctly, as follows:

– Left channel ® L – Right channel ® R

• For more details about the amplifier or

active speaker, refer to the documentation for the corresponding device.

Connecting the Display with a Component Cable

If your display does not have an HDMI terminal, use a component cable for connection.

1. Connect the display to the Component terminal on

the back of the KX-VC500 using a component cable.

Layout example: Place the

Notice

speakers either side of the display, as follows:

• Place the speakers either side of the display. If

you place the display at the front of the room and the left/right spatial direction may be reversed, and the orientation of the image and sound will not match on the other party’s side.

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speakers at the back, the microphone’s

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Preparation

Turning the Power On/Off

Note

• Make sure that peripheral devices (e.g., display, main video camera) are turned on.

1 Press the [Power]

button

on the front of the KX-VC500.

• The Power LED and all of the One-Touch

Connection button LEDs turn on. Then, the One-Touch Connection button LEDs turn off, the Status LED starts flashing blue slowly, and the Home screen is displayed.

• When the power is turned off, the Power LED turns

off.

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Screen Display

Home Screen (Idle Screen)

Displayed when the power is turned on. Also displayed when the [Home] button is pressed on the KX-VC500 or on the remote control.

Preparation

Main Video Camera Image

Displays the video from the main video camera.

Unit Information

Displays the KX-VC500’s name, IP address, maximum bandwidth and encryption status.

Group/Site

Displays the name/group name assigned to One-Touch Connection number 1 through 5. If the name is too long to display, it will be shortened and ended with

Remote Control ID

Displays the remote control ID of the KX-VC500 when it is set. (Page 68)

Guide

Displays operations you can perform with the remote control.

Status Indication

The status of the KX-VC500 is displayed with an icon.

Icon Status

Microphone is muted.

LAN cable or peripheral connection error (no connection, device error, etc.).

Note

"...".

• If the MIC detection setting has been disabled through system settings

(Page 64), the icon will not be displayed even if the Boundary Microphone is disconnected. However, if there are no connections, or there is a device error in other devices such as the LAN cable, the icon will be displayed.

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Preparation

Menu Screen (Idle Screen)

Displayed when [Menu] is pressed on the remote control. Displays operations you can perform and settings you can change.

Main Video Camera Image

Displays the video from the main video camera.

Unit Information

Displays the KX-VC500’s name, IP address, maximum bandwidth and encryption status.

Guide

Displays operations you can perform with the remote control when performing features or changing settings.

Menu List

Displays the various functions you can use and settings available to change.

Status Indication

The status of the KX-VC500 is displayed with an icon. (

Page 25)

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Video Conference Call Screen

A CB

Other party’s information

When registered in the contact list: The other party’s name/group name is displayed. When not registered in the contact list: The other party’

Network Status Indication

This icon congestion. The main color of the icon is as follows: Red (network is very congested) Yellow (network is congested) Blue (normal status) When the network returns to normal, the icon disappears after turning blue.

is displayed when the network is busy. The icon can be used as a measure for indicating network

Preparation

s IP address is displayed.

Note

Video Image

Displays the other party’s video, your own video, or video from the secondary video input such as a computer display or a sub video camera. (

Subscreen

Depending on the screen layout, your own video or the other party’s video is displayed here. ( Page 40, Page 42)

Duration

Displays the duration of the current video conference call.

Guide

Displays operations you can perform with the remote control.

Status Indication

The status of the KX-VC500 is displayed with an icon. (Page 25)

Note

• Pressing [Full Screen

• If the red icon is displayed continuously, contact your network administrator.

• During multiple

your own image. Also, the icon is not displayed when the video conference call screen is not visible due to a layout change.

and guide displays. However, the network status indication will not be hidden.

party video conference calls, the icon is displayed on each site screen, but not on

Page 49, Page 52)

Page 39,

] on the remote control will hide or unhide the other party’s information, duration,

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1234

Starting a Video Conference

Making a Video Conference Call

You can make a video conference call using one of the following methods.

Note

• During a video conference call, you cannot perform the following operations: – Pressing [Menu] to display the Menu screen. – Pressing [Contact] to display the contact list screen.

• Make sure that peripheral devices (e.g., display, main video camera) are turned on.

• If

called party does not answer a video conference call within approximately 60 seconds, the call will

be terminated automatically.

• 2-party/3-party/4-party video conference calls can be made using the outgoing call history.

• Only 2-party video conference calls can be made using the incoming call history.

• You cannot add parties to an existing video conference call.

• During a 3-party/4-party video conference call, even if only one party ends the video conference call,

the rest of the parties will also be disconnected.

• A video conference call will start with only the parties that answered the call. For example, if only one

party answers a 4-party video conference call, the video conference call will start as a 2-party video conference call.

Calling Using Speed Dial (2-party Conference/3-party Conference/ 4-party Conference)

Note

• To call using speed dial, you need to have a speed dial number programmed in "Speed Dial" in the

contact list. (Page 58)

Calling from the Home Screen (Operation with the Main Unit)

1 Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

2 Press [One-Touch Connection]

• The LED for the One-Touch Connection number

you pressed lights up.

• The information registered to the selected

One-Touch Connection number is displayed.

(1 to 5).

3 Press [Start] to start the call.

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Starting a Video Conference

4 When you want to end the call, press [End].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Calling from the Home Screen (Operation with the Remote Control)

1 Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

2 With the dial keys, enter a One-Touch Connection number

(1 to 5).

• The information registered in the selected One-Touch

Connection number is displayed.

3 Press [Start] to start the call.

• You can also start the call pressing [Enter].

4 When you want to end the call, press [End].

• The Home screen is displayed.

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Starting a Video Conference

Calling from the Menu Screen (Operation with the Remote Control)

Note

• From the Menu screen, you can make a video conference call using up to 99 speed dial numbers (1

to 99). (From the Home screen, you can make a video conference call using up to 5 One-Touch Connection numbers [1

1 Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

Select "Contact List" using [

• The contact list screen is displayed.

Note

• If you press [G], the contact list modification

screen will be displayed and the entry can be modified. (Page 59)

to 5].)

][ ] and press [Enter].

3 Press

[Y].

• The speed dial screen is displayed. Entries are

displayed in speed dial number order.

4 With the dial keys, enter a speed dial number (1 to 99).

5 Press [Start] to start the call.

6 When you want to end the call, press [End].

• The Home screen is displayed.

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Numeric button

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Index Tab

–

ABC

DEF

GHI JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

0-9

-&;/ –

Starting a Video Conference

Calling from the Contact List (2-party Conference/3-party Conference/4-party Conference)

1 Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

Select "Contact List" using [ ][ ] and press [Enter].

• The

contact list screen is displayed. The entries are grouped in the index tabs and displayed in alphabetical order of "Group/Site".

Note

• You can also open the contact list screen

pressing [Contact] from the Home screen.

Select the entry you want to call using [

• You can switch the index tab back and forth using

[ ][ ]. (Index tabs in which no entries exist will be skipped.)

• Press a numeric button on the remote control to

switch to the index tab assigned to that button, as shown below.

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Starting a Video Conference

4 Press [Start] to start the call.

5 When you want to end the call, press [End].

• The Home screen is displayed.

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Display

1 point

2 points

3 points

Input screen 1 (2-party Conference)

Input screen 2 (3-party Conference)

Input screen 3 (4-party Conference)

Input Screen

Starting a Video Conference

Calling by Entering an IP Address

You can make a video conference call by entering the IP address of the party you want to call.

1 Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

Select "Manual Dial" using [ [Enter].

• The input screen is displayed.

][ ] and press

Note

• You can

press [R] or [G] to switch the screen to that button’s pre-assigned screen to enter the IP addresses of multiple parties. The screen displayed by each button depends on the screen currently in use.

Example: When using Input screen 1 [R]: The screen will be switched to Input

screen 2.

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Starting a Video Conference

[G]: The screen will be switched to Input screen 3.

• IP addresses will be cleared if you move to another

input screen without pressing [Start].

3 Enter the IP address.

• If the

IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers, enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter like [.001]. Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].

– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1] – Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]

Note

• You can refer to the contact list when entering

the IP address, by following the procedure below:

1. Press [B].

• The contact list screen is displayed.

2. Use [ ][ ] to select the contact you want

to refer to.

• You can use [

displayed tab. (Page 31)

][ ] to select the

• You can use the numeric buttons of the

remote control to select the displayed tab. (Page 31)

3. Press [Enter].

• The display returns to the input screen.

• You cannot enter the IP address using the call

history.

4 Press [Start] to start the call.

• You can also start the call by pressing [Enter].

5 When you want to end the call, press [End].

• The Home screen is displayed.

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Calling from the Call History

Starting a Video Conference

You can calls. The last 30 video conference calls made and received are stored in the outgoing and incoming call history. Information such as the contact name or IP address, the date and time, the duration of the call, and the result of the call is displayed for each call on the outgoing call history screen and incoming call history screen. If the IP address of an entry in the call history is deleted from or edited in the contact list, the contact name in the call history entry will be replaced by the IP address.

Outgoing Call History:

make a video conference call from the call history. The call history is divided into outgoing and incoming

• 2-party/3-party/4-party video conference calls can be made using the outgoing call history.

• If consecutive video conference calls are made to the same destination, only the latest call will appear in

the outgoing call history.

• For video conference calls made using the contact list, the contact name is displayed. For video conference

calls made by entering the IP address directly, the IP address is displayed. (The IP address is also displayed even if a matching entry exists in the contact list.)

Incoming Call History:

• Only 2-party video conference calls can be made using the incoming call history.

• If consecutive unanswered video conference calls are received from the same party, only the latest call

will appear in the incoming call history.

• If the calling party’s IP address is registered in the contact list, the contact name is displayed. Otherwise,

the IP address is displayed.

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Starting a Video Conference

1 Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

Select "Call History" using [ ][ ] and press [Enter].

• The outgoing call history screen is displayed.

Note

• The result of the video conference call is

displayed in

: The video conference call was

•

established.

• : The video conference call was not

established.

• To move to the incoming call history screen,

press [G]. You can switch between the outgoing call history screen and the incoming call history screen by pressing [G].

• In the incoming call history, if a party is not

registered in your contact list, their IP address will be displayed.

• In the outgoing call history, if a party is registered

in your contact list, the contact name is displayed. However, when calling by entering an IP address, even if the party is registered in your contact list, their IP address is displayed.

• When a contact in the incoming call history is

newly added to your contact list, the incoming call history will be updated to display the contact’s information from the contact list.

• When a party that is not registered in your

contact list is selected, if you press [B], the contact list registration screen will be displayed and a new contact can be registered. (page 60)

the "Call result" column as follows:

Select the party you want to call using [

4 Press [Start] to start the call.

5 When you want to end the call, press [End].

• The Home screen is displayed.

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When the caller is registered in the contact list, the caller’s group/site is displayed. When the caller is not registered, the caller’s IP address is displayed.

Starting a Video Conference

Answering a Video Conference Call

Depending on your setting, you can either respond to a request to participate in a video conference call manually (manual answer) or automatically (automatic answer). (

Note

• Make sure that peripheral devices (e.g., display, main video camera) are turned on.

When Manual Answer is Set

When a video conference call is incoming there will be an incoming call ring, and a dialog box is displayed.

Page 63)

Operation with the Main Unit

1 Press [Start].

• The video conference begins.

Operation with the Remote Control

1 Press [Start].

• You can also answer the video

conference call by pressing [Enter].

• The video conference begins.

Note

• If you

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do not answer a video conference call within approximately 60 seconds, the call will be terminated

automatically.

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Starting a Video Conference

When Automatic Answer is Set

When a video conference call is incoming the call will be automatically answered after one ring, and transmission then begins.

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Layout 1 Layout 2

Layout 3

A: Other Site B: This Site

Changing the Screen Layout

Changing the Screen Layout during a 2-party Video Conference Call

You can choose from 3 different screen layouts when taking part in a 2

1 Press

[Layout].

• The screen will cycle through the available layouts

each time you press [Layout].

– Layout 1: The other party’s image is displayed

full screen.

– Layout 2: The other party’s image is displayed

full screen, and your own image is displayed in the upper right subscreen.

– Layout 3: Your own image is displayed full

screen.

-party video conference call.

Note

• You can press [B], [R], or [G] to switch the screen layout to that button’s pre-assigned layout. – [B] "Other Site": Layout 1 – [R] "Both Sites": Layout 2 – [G] "This Site": Layout 3

• When using a secondary video source (Page 49, Page 52), the screen layout cannot be changed.

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Layout 1 Layout 2

Layout 4 Layout 3

A: Site 1 B: Site 2 C: This Site

Changing the Screen Layout

Changing the Screen Layout during a 3-party Video Conference Call

You can choose from 4 different screen layouts when taking part in a 3 conference call.

1 Press

[Layout].

• The screen will cycle through the available layouts

each time you press [Layout].

– Layout 1: Image of Site 1 on the left and image

of Site 2 on the right.

Image of Site 1 is displayed full screen

– Layout

and image of Site 2 is displayed in the upper right subscreen.

– Layout 3: Image of Site 2 is displayed full screen

and image of Site 1 is displayed in the upper left subscreen.

– Layout 4: Your own image is displayed full

screen.

-party (This Site, Site 1, Site 2) video

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Changing the Screen Layout

Note

• You can press [B], [R], or [G] to switch the screen layout to that button’s pre-assigned layout. The

layout displayed by each button depends on the screen layout currently in use.

Display Screen Layout

Side by Side Layout 1

Site 1(2) Layout 2

(Site 1) 2 Layout 3

This Site Layout 4

Example: When using Layout 2

[B]: The screen layout will be switched to Layout 3. [R]: The screen layout will be switched to Layout 4. [G]: The screen layout will be switched to Layout 1.

• When using a secondary video source (Page 49, Page 52), the screen layout cannot be changed.

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Changing the Screen Layout

Changing the Screen Layout during a 4-party Video Conference Call

You

can

choose from 6 different screen layouts when taking part in a 4-party (This Site, Site 1, Site 2, Site 3)

video conference call.

1 Press [Layout].

• The screen will cycle through the available layouts

each time you press [Layout].

images are displayed as follows:

– Layout 1:

Site 1: upper left Site 2: bottom middle Site 3: upper right

– Layout 2: The images are displayed as follows:

Site 1: upper left Site 2: lower left Site 3: upper right This Site: lower right

– Layout 3: The image of Site 1 is displayed full

screen.

– Layout 4: The image of Site 2 is displayed full

screen.

– Layout 5: The image of Site 3 is displayed full

screen.

– Layout 6: Your own image is displayed full

screen.

The

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Layout 1 Layout 2*¹

Layout 6 Layout 3

A: Site 1 B: Site 2 C: Site 3 D: This site

Layout 4

Layout 5

Changing the Screen Layout

Image edges are trimmed and the image is centered.

Note

• You can press [B], [R], or [G] to switch the screen layout to that button’s pre-assigned layout. The

layout displayed by each button depends on the screen layout currently in use.

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Changing the Screen Layout

Display Screen Layout

Remote sites Layout 1

All Sites Layout 2

Site 1 Layout 3

Site 2 Layout 4

Site 3 Layout 5

This Site Layout 6

Example: When using Layout 3

[B]: The screen layout will be switched to Layout 1. [R]: The screen layout will be switched to Layout 2. [G]: The screen layout will be switched to Layout 6.

• When using a secondary video source (Page 49, Page 52), the screen layout cannot be changed.

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Adjusting the Volume and Tone

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume during a video conference call.

1 Press [Volume (+/–)].

• The volume level bar is displayed at the bottom of

the screen.

2 Adjust the volume using [Volume (+/–)].

• Pressing [+] will increase the volume of the other

party’s voice.

• Pressing [–] will decrease the volume of the other

party’s voice.

3 After about 3 seconds, the volume level bar disappears.

Note

• You can set the volume level of a video conference call before starting the call. (Page 62)

• After ending a video conference call, the volume level returns to the volume level set before starting

the call.

• You cannot adjust the display

’s volume.

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Adjusting the Volume and Tone

Muting the Microphone

During a party. You will be able to hear the other party’s voice, but they will not be able to hear you.

Note

video conference call, you can mute the microphone so that your voice cannot be heard by the other

• You can set the microphone(s) to be mute at the start of a received video conference call.

(Page 63)

Muting the Microphone (Operation with the Remote Control)

1 Press [MIC Mute].

• An icon appears in the status display area of the

screen (Page Microphone (Page 17) becomes red. Make sure the color of the LED changes.

• Pressing [MIC Mute] again will unmute the

microphone.

25), and the LED light on the Boundary

Muting the Microphone (Operation with the Boundary Microphone)

1 Press the MIC Mute button.

• An icon appears in the status display area of the

screen Microphone (Page 17) becomes red. Make sure the color of the LED changes.

• Pressing the MIC Mute button again will unmute the

microphone.

Note

• When multiple Boundary Microphones are

25), and the LED light on the Boundary

(Page

connected, pressing one Boundary Microphone will mute all Boundary Microphones.

the MIC Mute button of

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Reducing Microphone Noise

Adjusting the Volume and Tone

You can video conference call. When noise reduction is in effect, the volume level of voices may also be reduced.

1 Press [Y].

reduce the amount of ambient noise picked up by the microphone (shuffling of papers, etc.) during a

• "Whisper Mode [ON]" is displayed, and noise

reduction is enabled.

• Pressing [Y] again will display "Whisper Mode

[OFF]", and noise reduction is disabled.

Note

• You can set whether to enable noise reduction

for a video conference call before starting the call. (Page 64)

• After a video conference call is finished, the

noise reduction setting returns to the value set before starting the call.

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Adjusting the Volume and Tone

Adjusting the Tone

You can adjust the tone during a video conference call.

1 Press [Tone (

• The tone

tone setting is displayed.

2 Press [Tone ( / )] to select a tone setting.

/ )].

control dialog box appears, and the current

• "More Highs": high-pitched sounds are amplified.

• "Standard": default sound.

• "More Lows": low-pitched sounds are amplified.

• "Voice": makes

a high level of ambient noise.

voices easier to hear when there is

• "Music": makes sounds with a broad frequency,

such as music, easier to hear.

3 After about 3 seconds, the tone control dialog box

disappears.

Note

• You can set the tone of a video conference call before starting the call. (Page 62)

• After a video conference call is finished, the tone setting returns to the value set before starting the

call.

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DCE

Main video camera

Computer

Router

Internet

Displaying Other Video Sources

Displaying a Computer’s Screen

You can display a computer’s screen on your display and to other parties by connecting the computer to the KX-VC500. This

is convenient when explaining something on the computer’s screen while showing it to others, for example.

DCE: Data Circuit-terminating Equipment

Connecting the Computer

• Connect your computer’s monitor output to the back of the KX-VC500 using a VGA cable. (Page 15)

• Make sure the cable used has the correct connector shapes to connect to both your computer and to the

KX-VC500.

• You can connect or disconnect the computer during a video conference call.

• You can only display one computer

’s screen at a time.

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Displaying Other Video Sources

• The computer screen resolutions supported by the KX-VC500 are VGA (640 ´ 480), SVGA (800 ´ 600),

and XGA (1024 ´ 768). SXGA (1280 ´ 1024) is not supported. For each resolution, the following settings are supported:

Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz)

VGA 60/72/75/85

SVGA 60/72/75/85

XGA 60/70/75/85

Displaying the Computer’s Screen

You can

1 Press [PC].

switch the display from the main video camera to the computer screen during a video conference call.

• The computer’s screen is displayed. The computer

screen is also shown on the other party’s display.

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Note

• Pressing [Full Screen

hide or unhide the other party’s information, duration, and guide displays.

] on the remote control will

• While displaying your computer’s screen, the

other party cannot press [PC] to display their own computer’s screen.

• If a sub video camera is connected, you can also

switch to the sub video camera image by pressing [Camera Sub] (Page 52). Only the party that pressed [PC] can perform this operation. To return to displaying your computer’s screen, press [PC].

• While displaying your computer’s screen, you

can switch to displaying the other party’s image in Layout 1 by pressing [B] (Page 39, Page 40, Page 42). However, the other party cannot perform this operation, and the other party cannot confirm if you are viewing your computer’s screen or the other party’s image. When viewing the other party’s image, the screen layout is fixed to Layout 1. To return to displaying your computer’s screen, press [B].

Displaying Other Video Sources

2 Press [Camera Main] to return to showing the main

video camera’s image.

Note

• Only the party that pressed the [PC] button can

perform this operation.

Note

• On the Home screen, you can also display the

computer’s screen While the computer’s screen is displayed, the KX-VC500 will not enter screen standby mode. To return to the Home screen, press [Camera Main].

on your display by pressing [PC].

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Main video camera

Sub video camera

Router

Internet

Displaying Other Video Sources

Displaying the Sub Video Camera’s Image

When a sub video camera is connected to the KX-VC500, you can display the sub video camera your display and to other parties.

DCE: Data Circuit-terminating Equipment

’s image on

Connecting the Sub Video Camera

• Connect a video camera to the back of the KX-VC500 using an HDMI cable. (Page

• You can connect or disconnect the sub video camera during a video conference call.

• You can only display the image of one sub video camera at a time.

• Only video cameras that can output 1080i resolution using HDMI can be used.

15)

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Displaying the Sub Video Camera’s Image

You can switch the display from the main video camera to a sub video camera during a video conference call.

1 Press [Camera Sub].

• The sub video camera’s image is displayed. The

image is also visible on the other party

Note

• Pressing [Full Screen

hide or unhide the other party’s information, duration, and guide displays.

] on the remote control will

• While displaying your sub video camera’s

image, the other party cannot press [Camera Sub] to display their own sub video camera’s image.

• If a computer is connected you can also switch

to the computer screen’s image by pressing

[PC]. (Page 49) Only the party that pressed [Camera Sub] can perform this operation. To

return to displaying your sub video camera’s image, press [Camera Sub].

• While displaying your sub video camera’s

image, you can switch to displaying the other party’s image in Layout 1 by pressing [B] (Page 39, Page 40, Page 42). However, the other party cannot perform this operation, and the other party cannot confirm if you are viewing your sub video camera’s image or the other party’s image. When viewing the other party’s image, the screen layout is fixed to Layout 1. To return to displaying your sub video camera’s image, press [B].

’s display.

2 Press [Camera Main] to return to showing the main

video camera’s image.

Note

• Only the party that pressed [Camera Sub] can

perform this operation.

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Note

• On the Home screen, you can also display the sub

video camera’s image on your display by pressing

[Camera Sub

is displayed, the KX-VC500 will not enter screen standby mode. To return to the Home screen, press

[Camera Main].

]. While the sub video camera’s image

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Displaying a Still Image from the Sub Video Camera

You can display a still image from the sub video camera during a video conference call.

Note

• Fix your sub video camera and the object so that the image is not blurred.

1 Press [Camera Sub].

• The sub video camera’s image is displayed.

2 Press [R].

• The still image from your sub video camera is

displayed on your display and the other party’s display.

Note

• The image becomes gradually clear after a black

screen is displayed for about 1 second.

• If you press [R] while the still image is being sent,

the image taken when you pressed [R] the second time is sent to other party’s display again.

• If the network has low bandwidth and a high rate

of packet loss, either it will take a long time to display a clear image, or a blurred image will be displayed.

3 Press [G].

• The display switches from the still image back to the

normal sub video camera image.

Note

• A black screen is displayed for about 1 second

after you press [G].

4 Press [Camera Main].

• The screen returns to the main video camera’s

image.

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Displaying the Connection Status

You can confirm the connection status of the network and peripheral devices.

1 Press [Status].

• The connections status screen is displayed. An

"X" mark is displayed next to any network or peripheral devices connection that is not in normal operation or not connected.

Example: The Boundary Microphone connection is not normally operating.

• "MIC" displays the connection status of the

Boundary Microphone only. The connection status of general-purpose microphones is not displayed.

• If the MIC detection setting has been disabled

through

system

settings, the connection status of the Boundary Microphone will not be displayed. (Page 64)

2 Press [Back].

• The display returns to the screen in use before the

connections status screen was viewed.

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1 Press [Status] twice.

• The unit information screen is displayed.

Displaying the Connection Status

• The status of communication encryption is displayed

"Encryption" and the resolution for sending

under images is displayed under "Resolution (send)". This information is not displayed when communication is not occurring.

• If [Status] is pressed twice during a video

conference call, you can press [R] to switch to the next screen. That screen displays the IP address, packet loss rate, connection bandwidth, resolution, frame rate and field frequency for the 3 parties displayed under "Site 1", "Site 2" and "Site 3".

2 Press [Back].

• The display returns to the screen in use before the

step 1 was performed.

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Adding Contacts to the Contact List

You

can

the contact list.

3. Use [ ][ ] to select the following items for input:

"Group/Site"

24 characters). (Page 79)

"Speed Dial": Enter a speed dial number (1–99). "Multi-Point": Use [ "IP Address": Enter an IP address.

: Enter a name for the contact (up to

][ ] to select "No".

• If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers,

Note

• If

video conference call is received while data is being entered, a dialog box to confirm if you answer a video conference call is displayed.

Use [

[Enter].

][ ] to select "Yes"

or "No" and press

• When "Yes" is selected, you can answer a

video conference call while any unsaved data is lost.

4. Press [G].

enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter like [.001]. Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].

– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1] – Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]

dialog

• A

displayed.

box to confirm the saving of settings is

• When "No" is selected, you can continue

entering the data.

5. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The contact list screen is displayed.

Registering a New Contact

Registering a Single-party Contact

Note

• To continue

[B] and repeat steps 3–5.

entering another contact, press

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The

][ ] to select "New Contact" and press

contact

list registration screen is displayed.

6. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Registering a Multiple-party Contact

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The

][ ] to select "New Contact" and press

contact

list registration screen is displayed.

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3. Use [ ][ ] to select the following items for input:

"Group/Site"

conference call (up to 24 characters). (Page 79)

"Speed Dial": Enter a speed dial number (1–99). "Multi-Point": Use [ "3 sites".

For "Site 1"/"Site 2"/"Site 3": Use the following procedure to select these from the contact list screen.

: Enter a name for the video

][ ] to select "2 sites" or

1. Use [ ][ ] to select "Site 1", "Site 2" or

"Site 3".

2. Press [Enter].

• The contact list screen is displayed.

3. Select a contact using [

][ ].

• You can use [ ][ ] to select the

displayed tab. (Page 31)

• You can use the numeric buttons of the

remote control to select the displayed tab. (Page 31)

4. Press [Enter].

• The contact list registration screen is

displayed.

4. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

5. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The contact list screen is displayed.

Note

• To continue

[B] and repeat steps 3–5.

entering another contact, press

6. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

4. Press [Enter].

• The contact list details screen is displayed.

5. Press [G].

• The contact list edit screen is displayed.

6. Use [ ][ ]

make any changes. (Page 79

to select the item you want to edit and

)

7. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

8. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The contact list screen is displayed.

9. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Deleting a Contact

Editing Contact Information

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

][ ] to select "Contact List" and press

• The contact list screen is displayed.

3. Use [

• You can use

• You can

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][ ] to select the contact you want to edit.

][ ] to select the displayed

[

tab. (Page 31)

use the numeric buttons of the remote

control to select the displayed tab. (Page 31)

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2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Contact List" and press

[Enter].

• The contact list screen is displayed.

3. Use [ ][ ] to select the contact you want to

delete.

• You can use [

tab. (Page 31)

• You can

control to select the displayed tab. (Page 31)

use the numeric buttons of the remote

][ ] to select the displayed

4. Press [R].

• A dialog box to confirm the deletion is displayed.

5. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The contact list screen is displayed.

6. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Note

• To refer to the incoming call history,

press [G].

3. Use [

want to add as a contact, and press [B].

• The

][ ] to select the single-party entry you

contact

list registration screen is displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select the necessary items and

input information. (Page 79)

5. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

6. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The outgoing or incoming call history screen is

displayed, depending on which of the screens you displayed in step 2.

Registering a Contact from the

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Call History

Registering a Single-party Contact

You can register a contact to the contact list from the call history.

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The outgoing call history screen is displayed.

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][ ] to select "Call History" and press

Registering a Multiple-party Contact

can

You list from the outgoing call history.

Note

• When you register a multiple-party contact to

the contact list from the call history, each party is also registered automatically as a single-party contact and each IP address is registered in "Group/Site".

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

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2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Call History" and press

[Enter].

• The outgoing call history screen is displayed.

3. Use [

want to add as a multiple-party contact, and press

[B]

][ ] to select the multiple-party entry you

• The contact list registration screen is displayed.

Changing System Settings

Note

• If a

Setting the Unit Name

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

3. Use [

press [Enter].

• The unit name setting screen is displayed.

video conference call is received while data is being entered, the data entry is interrupted and any unsaved data is lost.

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

][ ] to select "System Settings" and

4. Use [ ][ ] to select the necessary items and

input information. (Page 79)

5. Press

[G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

6. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The call history screen is displayed.

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

4. Enter a unit name (up to 24 characters).

(Page 79)

5. Press [G].

dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

• A

displayed.

6. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

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Setting the Date and Time

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Settings" and press

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

3. Use [

[Enter].

• The date/time settings screen is displayed.

][ ] to select "Set Date/Time" and press

3. Use [ ][ ] to select "Network Settings" and

press [Enter].

• The network settings screen is displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select the items you want to set,

and input the relevant data.

• If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers,

enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter like [.001]. Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].

– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1] – Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]

4. Use [ ][ ] to select the item and input

information.

• Enter

the year (4 digits), month (1–2 digits), day (1–2 digits), time (24 hour display), and select hour display format (12h/24h).

5. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings

and system restart after saving is displayed.

6. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The system will automatically restart to reflect

changes to system settings.

Making Network Settings

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

5. Press [G].

dialog

• A

displayed.

6. Use [

box to confirm the saving of settings is

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Making Sound Settings

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

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3. Use [ ][ ] to select "Sound

[Enter].

Settings" and press

• The sound settings screen is displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select the following items for input:

"Welcome Screen Vol."

][ ] to select the volume level ("Low",

[ "Medium" [default] or "High") played at the

start-up.

"Ringback Tone Vol."

][ ] to select the volume level ("Low",

[ "Medium" [default] or "High") of an outgoing call

ring.

: Press [Enter] and use

5. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

6. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Making Connection Settings

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

3. Use [

[Enter].

• The connection settings screen is displayed.

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

][ ] to select "Call set up" and press

Note

• The

"Ring Tone Vol.": Press [Enter] and use [ [ ] to select the volume level ("Low", "Medium" [default] or "High") of an incoming call

ring. "Default Sound Lev.": Use [ ][ ] to select the volume level (0–20) at the start of a video

conference call (default: 16).

"Sound Pre-sets": Press [Enter] and use [ [ ] to select the tone ("More Highs", "Standard" [default], "More Lows", "Voice" or

"Music") at the start of a video conference call.

(Page 48)

Note

volume

same level as the ring back tone.

level of the busy tone will be the

]

• You can listen to a sample of the following

items by pressing [R].

– "Welcome Screen Vol." – "Ringback Tone Vol." – "Ring Tone Vol.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select the following items for input:

• The

following items are displayed over 2 pages. To view all the items, press [R] to move to the next page, and press [B] to move to the previous page.

• You must save the settings separately for each

screen on which you changed the settings.

"Answer Mode": Use [ answer video conference calls ("Manual" [default]

or "Auto"). (Page 37)

"Max. Bandwidth": Press [Enter] and use [ ] [ ] to select the maximum allowed bandwidth to be used (1.0Mbps, 1.2Mbps, 2.0Mbps, 3.0Mbps,

][ ] to select how to

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4.0Mbps, 5.0Mbps, 6.0Mbps, 7.0Mbps, 8.0Mbps,

9.0Mbps [default], 10.0Mbps).

Note

• The maximum bandwidth during a video

conference call adjusts to that of the party that has set the lowest bandwidth for the maximum bandwidth setting among all participating parties.

• You cannot

the maximum bandwidth set by the dealer. For details, contact your dealer.

select a value that is higher than

• When you make a 4-party video conference

call, select a value of "2.0Mbps" or higher. Otherwise, the image quality and the sound quality cannot be guaranteed.

"Encryption": Use [ enable encryption.

][ ] to select whether to

– "ON": Encryption is enabled. – "OFF" (default): Encryption is disabled.

Note

• Take care when changing encryption

settings because doing so may cause you to become unable to communicate with other parties.

• Be aware that if encryption is disabled,

eavesdropping might be possible on networks actions.

are not secured against such

that

• If you cannot specify a value for

"Encryption" because the setting is unavailable, contact your network administrator.

"Max Resolution": Use [ maximum display resolution used during a video

conference call.

][ ] to select the

– "Full HD": This mode switches the display

resolution according (Maximum resolution: 1920 ´ 1080i)

to the state of the network.

– "HD": This mode switches the display

resolution according to the state of the network. (Maximum resolution: 1280 ´ 720p)

– "Auto" (default): This mode selects either "Full

HD" or "HD" according to the available bandwidth.

Note

• Selecting "Auto" or "HD"

is recommended.

• When "Full HD" is selected, if the other

party has a low bandwidth, the display resolution may be lower than when "HD" or "Auto" is selected.

• If the field frequency is different between

parties in a video conference call, the maximum resolution will be "HD", even if you have specified "Full HD".

• When making a 3-party video conference

call, the main video camera will be automatically set to "HD", even if you have specified "Full HD".

• When making a 4-party video conference

call, the main video camera and sub video camera will be automatically set to "HD", even if you have specified "Full HD".

"Default MIC Mute set": Use [ whether to mute the microphone(s) at the start of a

received video conference call.

][ ] to select

– "ON": Mutes the microphone(s). – "OFF" (default): Does not mute the

microphone(s). "Active call Menu": Use [ ][ ] to select whether to display the guide when a video conference call

begins.

– "ON"

(default): Displays the guide.

– "OFF": Hides the guide.

"Noise reduction": Use [

enable noise reduction when a video conference

to call begins.

][ ] to select whether

– "ON": Enables noise reduction. – "OFF" (default): Disables noise reduction.

"Call Limit time": Enter the maximum length of time for the duration of a video conference call (in hours and minutes).

Note

• If you set 0 hours 0 minutes (default), the

call time is unlimited.

• If the duration of a video conference call

exceeds the will be automatically disconnected.

"MIC detection": Use [ enable

Boundary Microphones.

the detection of the connection status of the

specified length of time, the call

][ ] to select whether to

– "ON" (default): Enables the detection of

Boundary Microphones.

– "OFF": Disables the detection of Boundary

Microphones.

Note

• When not

this to "OFF".

"Still image quality": Use [ display resolution

to other parties.

using Boundary Microphones, set

][ ] to select the

to use when you send still images

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– "Full HD" (default): The resolution of still

images is Full HD.

– "HD": The resolution of still images is HD.

Note

• If the network has low bandwidth and a

high rate of packet loss, selecting "HD" is recommended. For details, contact your dealer.

• If the field frequency is different

between parties in a video conference call, the even if you have specified "Full HD".

display resolution will be "HD",

• During a 4-party video conference call,

the display resolution will be "HD", even if you have specified "Full HD".

5. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

6. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select "System Info." and press

[Enter].

• The unit information screen is displayed.

(Page 57)

5. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Display Unit Information

You can view the setting information for the KX-VC500.

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

3. Press [

• The next page is displayed.

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

Setting the Mic Position

You can specify where a Boundary Microphone is conceptually positioned relative to the display. When

transmitted to another party, they are played

sounds in accordance with the specified positions, which creates a stereo environment.

Setting the Mic Position automatically

1. Press [Menu].

2. Use [

3. Press [ ].

4. Use [

are

• The Menu screen is displayed.

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

• The next page is displayed.

][ ] to select "MIC Setting" and press

[Enter].

• The auto settings screen is displayed.

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Note

• If the manual settings screen is displayed,

press [B] to return to the auto settings screen.

5. Press [G].

• A dialog

displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select "MIC Setting" and press

[Enter].

• The auto settings screen is displayed.

Note

• If the manual settings screen is displayed,

proceed to step 6.

5. Press [B].

• The manual settings screen is displayed.

box to confirm the saving of settings is

6. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

Note

• Depending on how many Boundary

Microphones are connected, the output settings differ as follows:

– 2 or more Boundary Microphones:

Monaural output

– 1 Boundary Microphone: Stereo output

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Setting the Mic Position manually

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

3. Press [ ].

• The next page is displayed.

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

6. Use [ ][ ] to select the Boundary Microphone

you want to configure and press [Enter].

7. Use [

relative position.

"Left side" "Right side": Sounds on right side are played. "Center Mono": All sounds are played through

both the left and right speakers at the same volume. "Center stereo": Sounds centered on the microphone are played through both the left and right speakers at the same volume.

Note

][ ] to select the Boundary Microphone’s

: Sounds on left side are played.

• When a Boundary Microphone is set to

"Center stereo

with its connector facing the display.

", make sure that it is placed

• For the settings shown in the following

diagrams, the left/right channels are displayed as viewed from the side of the main video camera.

Here are examples of the relative position of Boundary Microphones.

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Main video camera

Speaker Speaker

Display

R ch L ch

Mic 1

R ch L ch

Mic 2

R ch L ch

Mic 3

Connector

Main video camera

Speaker Speaker

Display

R ch L ch

Mic 1 Mic 2 Mic 3

Main video camera

R ch L ch

Mic 2

Mic 3Mic 1

Display

Speaker Speaker

Connector

Contacts and Settings

When setting Boundary Microphones in a row perpendicular to the display:

Mic 1: "Center stereo" Mic 2: "Center stereo" Mic 3: "Center stereo"

When setting Boundary Microphones parallel with the display:

Mic 1: "Right side" Mic 2: "Center Mono" Mic 3: "Left side"

When setting Boundary Microphones as follows:

Mic 1: "Right side" Mic 2: "Center Mono" Mic 3: "Left side"

Note

• Make some noise near the Boundary

Microphone. " " is displayed to indicate which Boundary Microphone picks up the noise.

• " " is not displayed when the Boundary

Microphone is mute.

• "

" is not displayed when multiple

Boundary Microphones

pick up the sound at

the same time.

• "

" might be displayed by pressing the Mic Mute button when the Boundary Microphone is mute.

8. Press

[G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

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9. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

10. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Note

• Do not move Boundary Microphones after

completing settings. Otherwise the settings will not match the location of the Boundary Microphone.

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Making Remote Control Settings

You can specify a remote control ID from 1, 2, or 3 for both the remote control and the KX-VC500. The KX-VC500 with the same remote control ID as itself. If you do not specify an ID, the KX-VC500 responds to signals from all remote controls. You can confirm the remote control ID for the KX-VC500 on the Home screen. (Page 25)

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

3. Press [

• The next page is displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select "Remote

[Enter].

• The remote control settings screen is displayed.

responds to signals from any remote control

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

Ctrl ID" and press

• When "ON" is selected, if the KX-VC500

receives a signal from a remote control that has an ID different from the one specified on the Home screen, a warning is displayed. Follow the procedures on the screen to change the remote control ID.

• When "OFF" is selected, even if the

KX-VC500 receives a signal from a remote control that has an ID different from the one specified, no warning is displayed on the Home screen.

Note

• If multiple remote controls with assigned

IDs are being used close together, it is recommended that you select "OFF" for

"Check ID mismatch".

6. Press [G].

• A dialog

displayed.

7. Use [

box to confirm the saving of settings is

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

8. When "Remote ID enable" is set to

"ON" (Page 68):

The dialog box for changing the ID of the remote control is displayed. Proceed to step 9.

5. Use [ ][ ] to select the following items for input:

"Remote ID enable" "ON" or "OFF" (default).

: Use [

• When "ON" is selected, you can set a specific

remote control ID for the KX-VC500.

• When "OFF" is selected, the KX-VC500 will

respond to all remote controls. "Remote control ID": Use [ remote control ID ("ID1" [default]/"ID2"/"ID3") for

the KX-VC500.

"Check ID mismatch": Use [ ][ ] to select "ON" (default) or "OFF".

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][ ] to select

Note

• While the dialog box is displayed, video

conference calls cannot be received.

][ ] to select a

When "Remote ID enable" is set to "OFF" (Page 68):

The system settings screen is displayed. Press

[Home] to return to the Home screen.

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9. Use the following procedure to change the ID of the

remote control.

1. Press and hold [·] and [#] at the same time.

2. Within 2 seconds after you release the buttons,

press the number (1 to 3) corresponding to the ID that you specified for "Remote control ID" in step 4.

– 1: ID1 – 2: ID2 – 3: ID3

10. Press [Enter].

• The dialog box disappears and the remote

control ID of the KX-VC500 will be saved.

Note

• If the

dialog box does not disappear, repeat the procedure above, several times if necessary. If the dialog box still does not disappear, turn the power off and then back on to cancel the settings. For details, contact your dealer.

11. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select "Network Test" and press

[Enter].

• The network test screen is displayed.

5. Enter an IP address.

• If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers,

enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter like [.001]. Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].

– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1] – Incorrect entry: [192.168.000.001]

Performing a Network Test

You can confirm whether a network connection can be established with a particular IP address.

Note

• You cannot perform a network test from the

contact list screen or the call history screen.

• You cannot refer to the contact list or the call

history while you are entering an IP address.

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

3. Press [ ].

• The next page is displayed.

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

6. Press [R].

• The

network finished, if the network test was successful or timed out, the details of the results are displayed. If the network test failed, a message indicating the failure is displayed.

test starts. After the network test is

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Performing Self Diagnosis

You can check how your image will be displayed and how your voice will be heard to the other party before starting a video conference call, using your own display and speakers.

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

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3. Press [ ].

• The next page is displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select "Self Diag." and press

[Enter].

• The self diagnosis screen is displayed with the

dialog box.

Note

• You can hide or display the dialog box by

pressing [B].

• Set the microphone at least 1 m (3.3 ft)

away from the speakers.

Note

• If you do not press [R], the self diagnosis

will automatically end after about 10 minutes.

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Performing Remote Maintenance

The following operation is for performing remote maintenance by your dealer. After performing the operation, you cannot use the maintenance is finished. However, turning the power off and then back on cancels remote maintenance, and you can use the KX-VC500. For details, contact your dealer.

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Settings" and press

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

3. Press [

] twice.

• The third page is displayed.

KX-VC500 until remote

5. Press [R].

• The self diagnosis starts.

Note

• Check the image that is displayed from the

main video camera.

• To

using the remote control’s [+] button.

feedback, slowly raise the volume

avoid

• When someone speaks into the

microphone, confirm whether the sound plays back through the speakers.

• During self diagnosis, all Boundary

Microphones will be set to "Center stereo".

• During self diagnosis, the tone will be set to

"Standard".

6. Press [R].

• The self diagnosis ends.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select "Remote

[Enter].

access" and press

• The dialog box to confirm the start of remote

maintenance is displayed.

5. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The remote maintenance screen is displayed.

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Making Administrator Menu Settings

Note

• If a

Logging in to the Administrator Menu

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The system settings screen is displayed.

3. Press [

• The third page is displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select "Admin login

[Enter].

• The login screen is displayed.

video conference call is received while data is being entered, data entry is interrupted and any unsaved data is lost.

][ ] to select "Settings" and press

] twice.

and press

6. Use [ ][ ] to select "Login" and press [Enter].

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

Making Language Settings

1. Login to the administrator menu. (

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

][ ] to select "Language Setting" and

2. Use

[

press [Enter].

• The language settings screen is displayed.

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3. Press [Enter] and

language (English [default],

5. Use [ ][ ] to select "Password"

administrator password (4–10 digits).

Note

• Please enter the administrator password

that was set during installation.

• If you forget the administrator password,

please contact your dealer.

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4. Press [Enter].

5. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

use [

][ ] to select the desired

Français, Español).

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6. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The admin menu screen is displayed in the

selected language.

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Making Encryption Settings

Note

• Take care when changing encryption settings

because doing so may cause you to become unable to communicate with other parties.

• There is a danger that encryption settings will

be changed by a third party. Therefore, be careful when managing the administrator password and giving users the authority to change encryption settings.

• If an

• Be aware that if encryption is disabled,

1. Login to the administrator menu. (Page 71)

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

[Enter].

• The encryption settings screen is displayed.

encryption password is not set, you cannot make encryption settings. For details, contact your dealer.

eavesdropping might be possible on networks that are not secured against such actions.

][ ] to select "Encryption" and press

• When "Admin" is selected, only the network

administrator can change the encryption setting.

• When "User" is selected, any users can

change the encryption setting. (Page 64) "Encryption": Use [ ][ ] to select whether to enable encryption.

– "ON": Encryption is enabled. – "OFF" (default): Encryption is disabled.

Note

• If the "Encryption" setting

that of the other party in a video conference call, the video conference call will not start.

does not match

• This setting is available only when

"Admin" is selected for "Access mode".

4. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

5. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

6. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Making Software Update Settings

1. Login to the administrator menu. (

Page 71)

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

3. Use [ ][ ] to select the following items for input:

][ ] to select

"Access mode": Use "Admin" (default) or "User".

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2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Update Settings" and

press [Enter].

• The update settings screen is displayed.

3. Use [ ][ ] to select the following items for input:

"DNS Server Addr.": Enter the IP address of the

DNS server.

• If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers,

enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter like [.001]. Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].

– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1] – Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]

"Proxy Server Addr.

proxy server.

": Enter the IP address of the

• If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers,

enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter like [.001]. Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].

– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1] – Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]

"Proxy Server Port": Enter the proxy server port number (1–65535).

"Automatic Version Check": Use [ select "ON" or "OFF" (default).

][ ] to

• When "ON" is selected, the KX-VC500 will

automatically look up the DNS server or proxy server to see if there are updates for your software on dialog box is displayed on the Home screen.

start-up. If updates are available, a

• When "OFF" is selected, the KX-VC500 will not

automatically look up the DNS server or proxy server to see if there are updates for your software on start-up.

4. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

5. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

6. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Updating Software

1. Login to the administrator menu. (

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

][ ] to select "Software update" and

2. Use

[

press [Enter].

• The software update screen is displayed.

3. When "Automatic Version Check" is set to

"ON" (Page 73):

The latest software version is displayed next to

"Available Software

if there is an update available.

When "Automatic Version Check" is set to "OFF" (Page 73):

Use [ press [Enter].

][ ] to select "Software updates" and

version :". Proceed to step 4

• The system checks for version updates. The

software version will be displayed next to

latest "Available Software version :". Proceed to step 4 if there is an update available.

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4. Use [ ][ ] to select "Update Software Now"

and press [Enter].

• A dialog box to confirm the updating of your

software is displayed.

Note

• Please carefully read and confirm the

cautions in the dialog box before proceeding to the next step.

5. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The update is automatically downloaded and

installed.

• To complete the update, the system will

automatically a message will be displayed as detailed below.

The message displayed before the first restart

restart

twice. Before each restart,

Note

• Contact your

obtaining the latest firmware and Operating Manual.

dealer for more information on

• If the checking, downloading, or installing of

a software update fails, an error message is displayed. Press [Enter] to restart the system. Please try the following:

a. Check that the DNS server’s IP address

or the proxy server’s IP address and proxy port are correct, and then try updating the software again.

b. If the above step is unsuccessful, try

updating the software again later. The

network may be currently very busy. If the retry fails several times, there might be a problem with your communication lines. Please contact your dealer.

Making Screen Standby Settings

The message displayed before the second restart

After the second restart, the system will start up with the latest software.

When the KX-VC500 or remote control are not operated or a video conference call is not received for a specified length of time, the KX-VC500 enters standby mode. You can set the length of time here.

1. Login to the administrator menu. (Page 71)

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

2. Press [

• The next page is displayed.

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3. Use [ ][ ] to select "Standby Setting" and

press [Enter].

• The screen standby settings screen is

displayed.

4. Enter the length of time (0–99) in minutes until the

KX-VC500 enters screen standby mode (default:

10).

Note

• If you

set "0", the KX-VC500 does not enter screen standby mode. However, if you press the remote control’s [Video Out On/ Off] button, the KX-VC500 enters screen standby mode even if "0" is set.

5. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

6. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

3. Use [ ][ ] to select "Password Settings" and

press [Enter].

• The password settings screen is displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select the following items and enter

a password (4–10 digits):

"Current password"

(default: 00000000).

"New password": Enter the new password. "Retype new password": Enter the new password

again.

Note

: Enter the current password

• Please change the default login password

the first time the KX-VC500 is installed.

• Be sure to keep the password safe.

5. Press [G].

dialog

• A

is displayed.

6. Use [

box to confirm the changing of settings

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Making Administrator Password Settings

1. Login to the administrator menu. (

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

2. Press

[

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Performing

System

1. Login to the administrator menu. (Page 71)

• The admin menu screen is displayed.

2. Press [

• The next page is displayed.

Initialization

• The next page is displayed.

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3. Use [ ][ ] to select "System Initialize" and

press [Enter].

• A dialog box to confirm the start of system

initialization is displayed.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The system will automatically restart to

complete the system initialization.

Making Local Site Settings

You can register up to 5 temporary local sites. One KX-VC500 can be used in multiple meeting rooms without the need to change certain basic network settings.

Registering a Local Site

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [ ][ ] to select "Select local site" and

press [Enter].

• The select local site screen is displayed.

3. Use [

[B].

][ ] to select "Not

• The local site settings screen is displayed.

Registered" and press

Note

• After initialization, all system settings

previously made and information stored in the contact list and call history are cleared.

4. Use [ ][ ] to select the following items for input:

"Local "IP Address": Enter an IP address.

site name": Enter a name for the local site.

• If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers,

enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter like [.001]. Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].

– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1] – Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]

"Subnet mask": Enter the subnet mask. "Default Gateway": Enter the IP address of the

default gateway.

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5. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

6. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The select local site screen is displayed.

7. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Selecting a Local Site

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

press [Enter].

• The select local site screen is displayed.

][ ] to select "Select local site" and

Note

• When you

in "Local site name" is displayed instead of the unit name in the unit information.

select a local site, the name entered

• If you turn the power off and then back on, the

local site is returned to the default site.

• To return to the default site, turn off the power

and then turn it back on, or use the following procedure:

1. Repeat steps 1–2.

2. Use [

selected local site.

][ ] to select the currently

3. Press [Y].

• A dialog box to confirm whether you

want to return to the default site is displayed.

4. Use [

[Enter].

][ ] to select "Yes" and press

• The Home screen is displayed.

Editing Local Site Information

3. Use [ ][ ] to select the local site you want to use.

Note

• For the currently selected local site,

" " is displayed in "Selected".

• "Not Registered" is displayed for sites that

have not been registered.

4. Press [G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

press [Enter].

][ ] to select "Select local site" and

• The select local site screen is displayed.

3. Use [

][ ] to select the local site you want to edit.

4. Press [B].

• The local site edit screen is displayed.

5. Use [ ][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The Home screen is displayed.

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5. Use [ ][ ] to select the item you want to edit, and

then make any changes.

6. Press

[G].

• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is

displayed.

7. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The select local site screen is displayed.

8. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

Deleting Local Site Information

1. Press [Menu].

• The Menu screen is displayed.

2. Use [

press [Enter].

• The select local site screen is displayed.

][ ] to select "Select local site" and

3. Use [ ][ ] to select the local site you want to

delete.

4. Press [R].

• A dialog box to confirm deletion is displayed.

5. Use [

][ ] to select "Yes" and press [Enter].

• The select local site screen is displayed.

6. Press [Home].

• The Home screen is displayed.

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Input

Inputting Letters and Numbers

You can use the remote control to input letters and numbers. The following tables detail the characters and numbers that can be input. The language that can be input depends on which language is selected through system settings.

Press the indicated button repeatedly to cycle through the characters and numbers assigned to that button until

the

character you want to input is displayed. If you want to input another character using the same button,

press [

] to move the input cursor to the right.

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Button

Letter Mode

Uppercase

-preferred Mode

Uppercase

-preferred Mode

Lowercase

-preferred Mode

Uppercase

-preferred Mode

Lowercase

-preferred Mode

Lowercase

-preferred Mode

Extended Character 1

(Western Europe) Mode

Extended Character 2

(Eastern Europe) Mode

Number

Mode

111111

A B C a b c 2

A À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ B C Ç a à á â ã ä å æ b c ç 2

a à á â ã ä å æ b c ç A À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ B C Ç 2

D E F d e f 3 3

G H I g h i 4

J K L j k l 5 5

M N O m n o 6 6

P Q R S p q r s 7

T U V t u v 8 8

W X Y Z w x y z 9

0 Space 0

. @ : ; " = + < >

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

a b c A B C 2

d e f D E F 3

g h i G H I 4

j k l J K L 5 J K L j k l 5 j k l J K L 5

m n o M N O 6

p q r s P Q R S 7

t u v T U V 8

w x y z W X Y Z 9

0 Space 0 Space 0 Space 0 Space 0 Space

. @ : ; " = + < >

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

D E È É Ê Ë F d e è é ê ë f 3

d e è é ê ë f D E È É Ê Ë F 3

G H I Í g h i í 4 g h i í G H I Í 4

M N Ñ O Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ø Œ m n ñ o ò ó ô õ ö ø œ 6

m n ñ o ò ó ô õ ö ø œ M N Ñ O Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ø Œ 6

Input

Table 1 English

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Button

Letter Mode

Uppercase

-preferred Mode

Uppercase

-preferred Mode

Lowercase

-preferred Mode

Uppercase

-preferred Mode

Lowercase

-preferred Mode

Lowercase

-preferred Mode

Extended Character 1

(Western Europe) Mode

Extended Character 2

(Eastern Europe) Mode

Number

Mode

111111

A À Â Æ B C Ç a à â æ b c ç 2

A À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ B C Ç a à á â ã ä å æ b c ç 2

a à á â ã ä å æ b c ç A À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ B C Ç 2

D E È É Ê Ë F d e è é ê ë f 3

G H I Î Ï g h i î ï 4

J K L j k l 5 5

M N O Ô Œ m n o ô œ 6

P Q R S p q r s 7

T U Ù Û Ü V t u ù û ü v 8

W X Y Z w x y z 9

0 Space 0

. @ : ; " = + < >

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

a à â æ b c ç A À Â Æ B C Ç 2

d e è é ê ë f D E È É Ê Ë F 3

g h i î ï G H I Î Ï 4

j k l J K L 5 J K L j k l 5 j k l J K L 5

m n o ô œ M N O Ô Œ 6

p q r s P Q R S 7

t u ù û ü v T U Ù Û Ü V 8

w x y z W X Y Z 9

0 Space 0 Space 0 Space 0 Space 0 Space

. @ : ; " = + < >

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

D E È É Ê Ë F d e è é ê ë f 3

d e è é ê ë f D E È É Ê Ë F 3

G H I Í g h i í 4 g h i í G H I Í 4

M N Ñ O Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ø Œ m n ñ o ò ó ô õ ö ø œ 6

m n ñ o ò ó ô õ ö ø œ M N Ñ O Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ø Œ 6

Input

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Button

Letter Mode

Uppercase

-preferred Mode

Uppercase

-preferred Mode

Lowercase

-preferred Mode

Uppercase

-preferred Mode

Lowercase

-preferred Mode

Lowercase

-preferred Mode

Extended Character 1

(Western Europe) Mode

Extended Character 2

(Eastern Europe) Mode

Number

Mode

111111

A Á B C a á b c 2

A À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ B C Ç a à á â ã ä å æ b c ç 2

a à á â ã ä å æ b c ç A À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ B C Ç 2

D E É F d e é f 3

G H I Í g h i í 4 4

J K L j k l 5 5

M N Ñ O Ó m n ñ o ó 6

P Q R S p q r s 7

T U Ú Ü V t u ú ü v 8

W X Y Z w x y z 9

0 Space 0

. @ : ; " = + < >

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

a á b c A Á B C 2

d e é f D E É F 3

g h i í G H I Í 4

j k l J K L 5 J K L j k l 5 j k l J K L 5

m n ñ o ó M N Ñ O Ó 6

p q r s P Q R S 7

t u ú ü v T U Ú Ü V 8

w x y z W X Y Z 9

0 Space 0 Space 0 Space 0 Space 0 Space

. @ : ; " = + < >

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

# _ - & $ \ % ~

! ? / ` ( ) ,

[ ] { | } '

D E È É Ê Ë F d e è é ê ë f 3

d e è é ê ë f D E È É Ê Ë F 3

G H I Í g h i í 4 g h i í G H I Í 4

M N Ñ O Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ø Œ m n ñ o ò ó ô õ ö ø œ 6

m n ñ o ò ó ô õ ö ø œ M N Ñ O Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ø Œ 6

Input

Table 3 Spanish

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Switching the Input Mode

Each time [B] or [R] is pressed, the input mode will be switched in the following cycle:

• [B]: letter mode ® number mode ® extended character 1 mode ® extended character 2 mode

• [R]: lowercase-preferred mode ® uppercase-preferred mode

The current input mode is displayed in the guide area.

Example: letter mode and lowercase-preferred mode currently selected

Deleting an Input Character

Press [Y] to delete an input character. The character deleted depends on the position of the cursor:

• If the cursor is to the right of the last character in the line, the last character will be deleted.

• If the cursor is within a line of characters, the character to the right of the cursor will be deleted.

Input

Inserting Characters

Use [ characters will be inserted at the location of the cursor.

][ ] to move the cursor to the position where you want to insert characters, and then begin input. The

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Miscellaneous

Changing the Remote Control Batteries

1. Open the cover.

2. Take out the AA batteries.

3. Insert new batteries (AA dry cell), minus side first, then close the cover.

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Miscellaneous

Cleaning the Unit

When cleaning the unit, make sure the power is off and all cables are unplugged. Cleaning the unit while the power is on may cause a malfunction.

• Wipe the unit with a dry, soft cloth.

When the cloth. Then, wipe down the unit with a dry, soft cloth.

• Do not use the following when cleaning the unit. They may cause unit discoloration or damage. – Petroleum – Scouring powder – Alcohol – Thinner – Benzene – Wax – Hot water – Powder soap

• If using a chemically treated cleaning cloth, be sure to follow all accompanying directions and warnings.

unit is very dirty, first clean it with a neutral, household cleaning agent using a well-wrung, damp

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If a

problem is occurring with the operation of the device, check here for possible solutions. Before proceeding check all connections to make sure they are secure, and that power is flowing from the outlet that the KX-VC500 is plugged into.

Basic Operation

Problem Cause and Solution

The power does not turn on.

There is no display.

• The power cord is not plugged into the outlet. → Plug the power cord into the outlet.

• A cable or cord is not properly connected. → Check that all cables to the KX-VC500

(Page 15) Perform self diagnosis, and check the performance of the video camera and the display that are connected to the (Page 69)

are connected properly.

KX-VC500.

• The main video camera is not turned on. → Turn on the main video camera.

• The display is not turned on, or the input that the KX-VC500 is

connected to is not selected.

→ Turn on the display, and select the input that the KX-VC500 is

connected to.

• The KX-VC500 is in screen standby mode. → Pushing a button on the KX-VC500 or the remote control, or receiving

a video conference call will end standby mode and the display will return.

The area at the edges of the screen is not displaying properly.

Operation is unresponsive or incorrect.

Note

• The network administrator can set the length of time until the

KX-VC500 enters screen standby mode. (Page 74)

• When connecting a device equipped with HDCP (High

-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) using an HDMI cable, only a blue or blue/ black screen may be displayed.

→ Do not connect a device using HDCP with an HDMI cable.

• In Layout 1 during a 3-party video conference call, the left and right

edges of the image are trimmed. (Page 40)

Layout 2 during a 4-party video conference call, the edges of the

• In

image are trimmed and only the center of the image is displayed. (Page 42)

• The display is not set to show the full image. → Set the display to show images at full screen.

• Cables or cords may not be connected properly. → Check that all cables to the KX-VC500

(Page 15)

are connected properly.

• An error has occurred. → Turn off the KX-VC500 and restart it.

• There may be a problem with your communication lines. → Contact your dealer.

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Problem Cause and Solution

Additional Information

The remote control is unresponsive.

• The batteries are depleted. → Replace with new batteries.

• The remote control is being used out of the signal reception range. → Make sure

(Page 14)

to use the remote control within the signal reception range.

• The remote control ID differs between the KX-VC500 and the remote

control.

→ Change the settings so that the remote control ID of the KX-VC500 and

the remote control match. Perform the following procedure:

1. Press [Home] on the KX-VC500.

• The Home screen is displayed. Check the remote control ID of

the KX-VC500. (Page 25)

Note

• If the remote control ID is not displayed on the Home

screen, contact your dealer.

2. Press and hold [·] and [#] at the same time.

3. Within 2 seconds after you release the buttons, press the number

(1 to 3) corresponding to the ID displayed on the Home screen.

Note

• If the remote control is still unresponsive after performing

the procedure above, contact your dealer.

Cannot connect with another party.

• The LAN cable is not connected properly. → Check that

a network test by entering the IP address of the other party, and then confirm the connection to the other party. (Page 69)

it is connected to the KX-VC500 properly. (Page 15) Perform

• The local site settings are incorrect. → Confirm the local site settings. Specify the settings that are appropriate

for your usage environment. (Page 76)

• The IP address is not entered correctly. → Confirm that the other party’s IP address is correctly entered.

• The internet connection is not established. → Some hubs, routers, etc. can take 10 seconds or more to establish an

internet connection.

• Your software version does not match that of the other party in a video

conference call.

→ Contact your dealer.

• There may be a problem with your communication lines. → Contact your dealer.

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Additional Information

Problem Cause and Solution

The image is distorted.

The maximum bandwidth changes during a video conference call.

The computer or sub video camera’s video is not displayed.

• Your hub or router may have different settings than those of the

KX-VC500.

→ Contact your dealer.

• Packet loss is occurring. (The network is congested.) → Check the display of the network status indication. (Page 27)

If it is displayed frequently, press [Status] "Loss" and "Bandwidth", then contact your network administrator or dealer. (Page 57)

twice and check the fields

• There is not enough bandwidth. → During a 4-party video conference call, at least 1.5 Mbps of bandwidth

is required. Change the "Max. Bandwidth" setting to a value of "2.0Mbps" or higher. (Page 63)

• There may be a problem with your communication lines. → Contact your dealer.

• The

→ If

maximum bandwidth during a video conference call adjusts to that of the party that has set the lowest bandwidth for the maximum bandwidth setting among all participating parties.

there is a problem with your communication lines, contact your dealer.

• Cables or cords may not be connected properly. → Make sure all connections to the

Page

52) On the Home screen, press [PC] or [Camera Sub] and then check the computer’s screen or sub video camera’s image. (Page 50, Page 53)

KX-VC500 are correct. (Page 49,

• The computer’s display resolution or refresh rate is incompatible with

the KX-VC500.

→ Set your computer’s resolution and refresh rate to a setting compatible

with the KX-VC500. (Page 50)

It takes a long time to display a clear a still image from the sub video camera.

image when displaying

• Sending a still image requires time. Packet loss is occurring. → Change the "Still image quality" setting to "HD". (Page 64)

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Audio

Additional Information

Problem Cause and Solution

The other party cannot hear your voice.

The sound cuts out.

• The microphone cable is not properly connected. → Check that the microphone is properly connected to the

(Page 15) Perform self diagnosis, and check the performance of the microphones that are connected to the

KX-VC500. (Page 69)

KX-VC500.

• The microphone is muted. → Press [MIC Mute] on the remote control, or press the MIC Mute button

on the Boundary Microphone to unmute the microphone. (Page 46)

• "Default MIC Mute set" is set to "ON". → The microphones are muted at the start of a received video conference

call. Confirm the settings. (Page 64)

• The microphone is being obstructed. → During the video conference call, do not block the microphone with your

hand or other object.

• You are too far from a microphone. → Speak close to a microphone.

• More than 5 Boundary Microphones are connected in cascade. → Connect no more than 4 Boundary Microphones at a time.

• There may be a problem with your communication lines. → Contact your dealer.

• You are too far from a microphone. → Speak close to a microphone.

• The microphone or KX-VC500

conference call.

is being moved during a video

→ Do not move the KX-VC500 or the microphone during a video

conference call.

• The microphone is being obstructed. → During

hand or other object.

the video conference call, do not block the microphone with your

• There may be a problem with your communication lines. → Contact your dealer.

The sound volume is low or cannot be heard at all.

• The KX-VC500’s volume settings are too low. → Increase the volume level. (

Note

• You can

starting the call. Confirm the settings. (Page 62)

set the volume level of a video conference call before

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• The other party’s microphone has been muted. → Have the other party unmute their microphone.

• The display’s volume settings are too low. → Increase the volume level of the display.

You hear audio feedback.

• The microphone is too close to the display or to speakers. → Keep microphones at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from any display or

speaker.

• The display’s volume settings are too high. → Decrease the volume level of the display.

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Additional Information

Problem Cause and Solution

Sound cuts out or echoes.

The other party hears noise.

The orientation of the image and sound do not match (the voice the screen comes from the opposite side’s speaker, etc.).

a person on a side of

• Adjustments to the environment immediately after a video conference

call has begun may not yet have completed.

→ Immediately after

in turn with other parties. The KX-VC500 will automatically adjust audio levels so that all parties can easily be heard.

a video conference call has begun, be sure to speak

• The Boundary Microphone cable is not properly connected. → Make sure

KX-VC500 is fully and securely inserted on either end.

that the cable connecting the Boundary Microphone with the

• The speakers are not properly positioned. → Position speakers on either side of the display and check that the left/

right wiring is correct. If you place the display at the front of the room and the speakers at the back, the microphone’s left/right spatial direction will not match.

may be reversed, and the orientation of the image and sound

• The speakers of the other party are not properly positioned. → Ask the other party to position speakers on either side of the display.

When the MIC position is set automatically, if the other party places the display at the front of the room and the speakers at the back, the microphone’s left/right spatial direction may be reversed, and the orientation of the image and sound will not match.

• The MIC positions set manually by the other party are incorrect. → Ask the other party to confirm the manual settings of their MIC positions.

When setting the MIC position manually, the left/right orientation should match the left/right channels as viewed from the side of the main video camera. When the MIC position is set to "Center stereo", make sure that it is placed with its connector facing the display. (Page 66)

System Settings

Problem Cause and Solution

The settings of the KX-VC500 cannot be changed.

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• A video conference call is in progress. → Make settings after ending the current video conference call.

• A video conference call is incoming. → If a

video conference call is received when editing contact list settings, a dialog box will be displayed asking whether to answer the call without saving the settings. Settings other than contact list settings will be lost when a video conference call is received. In that case, change the settings again after the video conference call has finished.

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If These Messages Appear

Message Cause and Solution

Additional Information

Call FAILED. Encryption settings (On/Off) Please change the encryption setting on one side and try again.

Call Failed due to wrong encryption password. Please contact your installer.

Check the Main Camera connection.

Unable list is full.

Invalid IP Address.

to register, the contact

must match.

• The encryption settings do not match those of the other party in a video

conference call.

→ Change the encryption settings to match those of the other party.

(Page 64, Page 72)

• The

encryption password settings do not match those of the other party

in a video conference call.

→ Contact your dealer.

• A cable or cord is not properly connected. → Check that all cables to the KX-VC500

(Page 15)

are connected properly.

• The signal input from the main video camera is invalid. → A valid signal cannot be received from the connected main video

camera. Contact your dealer.

• The contact list has reached its maximum capacity. → Delete unneeded contacts. (Page 59)

• The format of the entered IP address is invalid. → Enter the IP address correctly, in the format XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

(decimal enter these numbers as they are. Do not enter like [.001]. Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].

values

separated by periods). For values of only 1 or 2 digits,

– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1] – Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]

Multicast or broadcast addresses cannot be used.

Invalid Subnet mask.

Invalid Default Gateway.

Invalid Date/Time.

PC is not connected. Check connection.

• The input subnet mask is invalid. → Enter a valid subnet mask.

• The input default gateway is invalid. → Enter a valid default gateway.

• Enter a date within the valid parameters. → Enter a date between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2035.

• A cable or cord is not properly connected. → Check that all cables to the KX-VC500

(Page 49)

are connected properly.

• The computer is not turned on. → Turn on the computer.

• The computer is not set to output from its external monitor video out

port.

→ Change

monitor port.

the computer’s settings so that video is output from the external

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Additional Information

Message Cause and Solution

Sub-Camera is not connected. Check the connection.

Sub-Camera source is not compatible.

Check the display resolution.

This IP Address is already in use.

Cooling Fan Malfunction. Please turn off the system and call for service.

• A cable or cord is not properly connected. → Check that all cables to the KX-VC500 are connected properly.

(Page 52)

• The sub video camera is not turned on. → Turn on the sub video camera.

• A cable or cord is not properly connected. → Check that all cables to the KX-VC500

(Page 15)

are connected properly.

• The signal input from the sub video camera is invalid. → A valid signal cannot be received from the connected sub video camera.

Contact your dealer.

• The computer’s display resolution or refresh rate is incompatible with

the KX-VC500.

→ Set your

with the KX-VC500. (Page 50)

computer’s resolution and refresh rate to a setting compatible

• On the network you are using, another device is already using the IP

address you have input for the KX-VC500.

→ Make sure that all devices on the network have unique IP addresses

assigned.

• The CPU cooling fan within the device has stopped. → Quickly turn off the power. Contact your dealer.

Check main camera setting <Check camera> Set the main camera HDMI output to 1080i. <Safe mode> If [#] is pressed, the system enters safe

Check main camera setting <Check camera> Set camera operating frequency to nHz. <Safe mode> If [#] is pressed, the system enters

Note

mode after restart.

safe

• The field frequency

setting of the KX-VC500 (50 or 60) is represented by n.

• A standard definition (640 ´

been detected.

480p, 720 ´ 480p) video camera signal has

→ Change the video camera’s resolution to HD (1920 ´ 1080i).

Note

• If you enter Safe Mode during a video conference call, the call will

be disconnected.

• A video camera with a different field frequency to the

been detected.

→ Use a video camera with the same field frequency as the

Note

KX-VC500 has

KX-VC500.

• If you enter Safe Mode during a video conference call, the call will

be disconnected.

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Message Cause and Solution

Additional Information

Check sub camera setting <Check camera> Set the sub camera HDMI output to 1080i. <Safe mode> If [#] is pressed, the system enters safe

Check sub camera setting <Check camera> Set sub camera operating frequency to nHz. <Safe mode> If [#] is pressed, the system enters

Note

mode after restart.

safe

• The field frequency

setting of the KX-VC500 (50 or 60) is represented by n.

Call failed due to software version mismatch.

• A standard definition (640 ´

been detected.

480p, 720 ´ 480p) video camera signal has

→ Change the video camera’s resolution to HD (1920 ´ 1080i).

Note

• If you enter Safe Mode during a video conference call, the call will

be disconnected.

• A video camera with a different field frequency to the KX-VC500 has

been detected.

→ Use a video camera with the same field frequency as the

Note

KX-VC500.

• If you enter Safe Mode during a video conference call, the call will

be disconnected.

• A video conference call to an incompatible device was attempted. → Check the other party’s device. Video conference calls cannot be made

to devices other than a Panasonic KX-VC500.

• A video conference call to a KX-VC500 with an incompatible software

version was attempted.

→ Check the software version of all parties. Update the KX-VC500 with

the older software version so that the versions match.

Call Failed due to combination mismatch.

Call Failed due to unsupported product or other error.

• In a multiple-party video conference call, one or more of the parties is

incompatible.

→ Check the software version of all parties. Update the KX-VC500 with

the older software version so that the versions match.

• An unsupported feature was used. → Check the software version of all parties. Update the KX-VC500 with

the older software version so that the versions match.

details about supported versions and features, contact your dealer.

For

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Additional Information

Message Cause and Solution

Received remote control ID (n1). VC500 (n2). Press [Home] button using the correct remote control, or setup remote control as follows.

1. Press [.] and [#] at the same time

2. Within 2 seconds, press [n2]

3. Press [Home] to finish, this message will disappear.

If this message will not disappear, please check the batteries in your remote control and try again.

Note

• The remote

current setting is

control ID of the remote control (1/2/3) is represented by n1.

• The remote control ID

of the KX-VC500 (1/2/

3) is represented by n2.

• The remote control IDs of the KX-VC500 and remote control do not

match.

→ Follow the

remote control to match that of the KX-VC500.

on-screen instructions to change the remote control ID of the

→ If you cannot change the remote control ID of the remote control,

contact your dealer.

→ If multiple remote controls with assigned IDs will be used close together

or if you do not want this message to be displayed, select "OFF" for "Check ID mismatch". (Page 68)

The IP Address is invalid. Please enter a valid IP Address.

Check the IP Address.

• The IP address contains an invalid value. → Enter the IP address correctly. The correct format is

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (dotted format decimal notation).

the

IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers, enter these numbers as

If they are. Do not enter like [.001]. Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].

– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1] – Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]

Multicast or broadcast addresses cannot be used.

• The IP address of the other party is the same as your own IP address.

• The

same IP address is used for several parties in a multiple-party video

conference call.

→ Register the correct IP address. → Check the IP address registered in the contact list.

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Message Cause and Solution

Additional Information

Invalid DNS Server Address.

Connection will be closed in n seconds. Press "YES" to continue.

Note

• The message first

appears when one minute remains and

"60" is displayed for n. Then, the

remaining time starts to decrease.

• The IP address contains an invalid value. → Enter the IP address correctly. The correct format is

XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (dotted format decimal notation).

IP address contains 1 or 2 digit numbers, enter these numbers as

If the they are. Do not enter like [.001]. Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].

– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1] – Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]

Multicast or broadcast addresses cannot be used.

• The time set for "Call Limit time" has one minute remaining.

(Page 64)

→ If you select "Yes", you can extend the call limit time for the amount

set for "Call Limit time". If you select "No", the call is disconnected.

Miscellaneous

Problem Cause and Solution

"Safe Mode" is displayed on the screen.

• A standard definition (640 ´

been detected.

480p, 720 ´ 480p) video camera signal has

→ Disconnect the video camera from the KX-VC500, and reset the

KX-VC500 by turning off its power, then turning it back on. Check to make sure the video camera’s resolution is set to HD (1920 ´ 1080i), and then connect the video camera to the KX-VC500 again.

• A standard definition (640 ´ 480p, 720 ´ 480p) display signal has been

detected.

→ Disconnect the display from the KX-VC500, and reset the KX-VC500

by turning off its power, then turning it back on. Make sure to connect a HD (1920 ´ 1080i) display to the KX-VC500.

• The field frequency of the video camera or display you are using is

different from the field frequency setting of the KX-VC500.

→ Use a video camera or display that has the same field frequency as the

KX-VC500. For details, contact your dealer.

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Specifications

System Specifications

Video Compression Method H.264

Compatible Resolutions

Camera Input Resolution

PC Input Resolutions XGA, SVGA, VGA

Audio Compression Method MPEG-4 AAC LD

Frequency Range 20 kHz

No. of Channels 2

Bitrate 64 kbit/s, 96 kbit/s (per channel)

Sound Processing Function Stereo Echo Canceller

Microphone Boundary Microphone KX-VCA001 (Option)

Pickup Range 2 m radius, 360° coverage

• 1920 ´ 1080i

• 1280 ´ 720p

• 704 ´ 480p

1920 ´ 1080i

Cascade

Up to 4 Boundary Microphones

Connections

Sound Pickup

Stereo/Monaural

Method

Transmission Call Control SIP

Other AV QoS Call Control, Encrypted Transmission (AES)

External

Video Inputs

HDMI (Camera) ´ 2, RGB (PC) ´ 1 (Switchable 3 inputs)

Interface

Video Output

Audio Input

Audio Output

Network

Other

HDMI ´ 1, RCA (Component) ´ 1

Boundary Microphone port ´ 1, RCA (Stereo) ´ 1

RCA (Stereo) ´ 1 (Audio output to display is via HDMI)

RJ45 port ´ 1

• Camera Control RS

• Maintenance RS-232C Serial Port ´ 1

Misc. Dimensions

(width ´ depth ´ height)

Weight Approx. 4 kg (approx. 8.8 lb)

Power Consumption Standby: approx. 30 W

Approx. 430 mm ´ approx. 280 mm ´ approx. 80 mm (approx. 17 in ´ approx. 11 in ´ approx. 3.2 in)

Maximum: approx. 32 W

-232C Serial Port ´

Either output can be set through system settings. (Page 66)

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Index

Administrator Password, setting 75 Amplifier/Speaker Answering a Video Conference Call 37 Answering, Automatic 38 Answering, Manual 37

Batteries, changing (remote control) 84 Boundary Microphone 17 Buttons, Main Unit 14 Buttons, Remote Control 16

Calling by Entering an IP Address 33 Calling from the Call History 35 Calling from the Contact List 31 Calling using Speed Dial 28 Cleaning the unit 85 Computer Screen, viewing 49 Connection

Amplifier/Active Speaker 23 Connection Status, viewing 56 Connection, setting 63 Contacts, adding 58 Contacts, deleting 59 Contacts, editing 59

Date and Time, setting 62

Network Test, performing 69 Network, setting 62 Noise reduction

Optional Accessory 17

Part Names and Usage Ports, Main Unit 15 Privacy 12 Protecting Information 12

Remote Control, setting 68 Remote Maintenance, performing 70 Right of Publicity 12

Screen Display 25 Screen Layout, changing (2-party call) 39 Screen Layout, changing (3-party call) 40 Screen Layout, changing (4-party call) 42 Screen Standby Mode 18 Screen Standby, setting 74 Security 12 Self Diagnosis, performing 69 Software Update, setting 72 Sound, setting 62 Specifications, system 96 Sub Video Camera, viewing 52 System Initialization, performing 75

Encryption, setting 72

Tone, Adjusting 48 Troubleshooting 86

For Your Safety 7

Inputting Letters and Numbers 79

Unit Information, viewing 57, 65 Unit Name, setting 61

Language, setting 71 LED Patterns 18 Local Site, setting 76

Volume, adjusting 45

Making a Video Conference Call 28 Mic Position, setting 65 Microphones 21 Muting the Microphone 46

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When you ship the product

Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. DO NOT equipped to make repairs.

Attach a postage-paid letter, detailing the symptom to the outside of the carton.

send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales of

fices. They are NOT

Product service

For product service, ship the product to the address listed in the Limited W Consult your authorized Panasonic dealer for detailed instructions.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com/csd

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Panasonic KX-VC500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

For Your Safety

Before Operation

Notes about Operation

Data Security

Privacy and Right of Publicity

Federal Communications Commission Requirements

Preparation

Part Names and Usage

Main Unit (Front)

Main Unit (Back)

Remote Control

Boundary Microphone (Optional Accessory)

LED Patterns

Screen Standby

Connecting the KX-VC500

Turning the Power On/Off

Screen Display

Home Screen (Idle Screen)

Menu Screen (Idle Screen)

Video Conference Call Screen

Starting a Video Conference

Making a Video Conference Call

Calling Using Speed Dial (2-party Conference/3-party Conference/ 4-party Conference)

Calling from the Contact List (2-party Conference/3-party Conference/4-party Conference)

Calling by Entering an IP Address

Calling from the Call History

Answering a Video Conference Call

Changing the Screen Layout

Changing the Screen Layout during a 2-party Video Conference Call

Changing the Screen Layout during a 3-party Video Conference Call

Changing the Screen Layout during a 4-party Video Conference Call

Adjusting the Volume and Tone

Adjusting the Volume

Muting the Microphone

Reducing Microphone Noise

Adjusting the Tone

Displaying Other Video Sources

Displaying a Computer’s Screen

Displaying the Sub Video Camera’s Image

Displaying the Connection Status

Displaying the Connection Status

Displaying Unit Information

Contacts and Settings

Adding Contacts to the Contact List

Registering a New Contact

Deleting a Contact

Editing Contact Information

Changing System Settings

Setting the Unit Name

Setting the Date and Time

Making Network Settings

Making Sound Settings

Making Connection Settings

Display Unit Information

Setting the Mic Position

Making Remote Control Settings

Performing a Network Test

Performing Self Diagnosis

Performing Remote Maintenance

Making Administrator Menu Settings

Logging in to the Administrator Menu

Making Language Settings

Making Encryption Settings

Making Software Update Settings

Updating Software

Making Screen Standby Settings

Making Administrator Password Settings

Making Local Site Settings

Registering a Local Site

Selecting a Local Site

Editing Local Site Information

Deleting Local Site Information

Input

Inputting Letters and Numbers