Panasonic KX-TGA914EX User manual

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Model No. KX-TGA914E
X
Operating Instructions
for Cordless Camer
a
Indoor Use Only
Cordless Camera
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Feature highlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparation
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up the cordless camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Symbols used in these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camera Monitoring
Camera monitoring using a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Useful Information
Cancelling the cordless camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Feature highlight
Camera monitoring using the handset
Important:
LIn these operating instructions, the term “handset” is used to refer to the KX-TGA910EX.
You can monitor the room where the cordless camera is located when:
– you access the cordless camera using the handset (page 10).
– the cordless camera pages the handset when it detects sound (page 11).
– the cordless camera user pages the handset using the call button (page 11).
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Introduction
Important information
General
LUse only the AC adaptor included with this
product.
LDo not connect the AC adaptor to any AC
outlet other than a standard 220–240 V
AC outlet.
LThis product should not be used near
emergency/intensive care medical
equipment and should not be used by
people with pacemakers.
LCare should be taken that objects do not
fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into,
the unit. Do not subject this product to
excessive smoke, dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
Environment
LDo not use this product near water.
LThis product should be kept away from
heat sources such as radiators, cookers,
etc. It should also not be placed in rooms
where the temperature is less than 5 °C or
greater than 40 °C.
LThe AC adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the AC
outlet is installed near the product and is
easily accessible.
Warning:
LTo prevent the risk of electrical shock, do
not expose this product to rain or any
other type of moisture.
LUnplug this product from power outlets if it
emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or
makes unusual noise. These conditions
can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm
that smoke has stopped emitting and
contact an authorised service centre.
Routine care
LAfter cleaning away the dust on the lens,
wipe the lens with a cotton bud.
Conditions for using the cordless
camera
LThe cordless camera is intended for
indoor use only. Prolonged exposure to
direct sunlight or halogen light may
damage the camera lens.
LUse the cordless camera in a bright place
such as under daylight or a well-lit room.
LDo not use the cordless camera in the
following places:
– near incandescent lamps.
– near any electrical appliance that emits
a strong radio signal.
– where the subject of the picture is
against a light source or in front of a
mirror.
– in places where temperature varies
greatly, such as near an air conditioner
or heater.
– any place exposed to oil or steam such
as a kitchen.
– where an object such as glass can
cause temperature change due to
reflection.
LWhen using the cordless camera, please
take into consideration the rights of others
with regard to privacy.
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Controls
Understanding the cordless camera indicator
The cordless camera indicator shows the status as follows.
AAntenna
BCamera lens
CMIC (Microphone)
DCall button
EIndicator
FDIP switches
GSpeaker
HPROG. (Program)
Status Description
Red (flashing rapidly) LThe cordless camera is not registered. Register the
cordless camera (page 13).
LThe cordless camera is out of range. Locate the cordless
camera near the base unit.
Yellow-green LThe cordless camera is registered and in standby mode.
Yellow-green (flashing) LThe camera sensor is responding and the cordless camera
is paging the handset.
LThe cordless camera is connected and sending live images
to the handset.
H
G
E
A
B
C
D
F
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Setting up the cordless camera
Connecting the AC adaptor and the call button
Connect the AC adaptor cord by pressing the plug firmly (A). Connect the call button cord
until it clicks into the unit (B).
LUse only the included AC adaptor.
Note:
LThe AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel
warm during use.)
LThe AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do
not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor
may cause it to become disconnected.
(220–240 V, 50 Hz)
B
A
Hooks
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Adjusting the cordless camera lens angle
Aim the camera lens by pushing the tab (A) and rotating the lens up or down.
LUsing the handset, confirm that the area you want to monitor from the cordless camera is
displayed (page 10).
Note:
LDo not touch the camera lens (page 5).
A
Approx.
40°
Approx.
40°
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Setting the DIP switches
You can set the following functions by using DIP switches 2 and 3.
DIP switch 1 is not used for any settings.
Slide each switch with a pointed object such as a pen as necessary.
*1 Slide the switch down.
Displaying the image upside down (DIP switch 2)
To turn the camera image upside down, set to OFF. This feature is useful when you mount the
cordless camera upside down (page 15).
Selecting the cordless camera speaker volume (DIP switch 3)
If you want to lower the speaker volume, set to OFF (LOW).
DIP switch Function ON (default) OFF*1
1–––
2 Image orientation Normal Upside down
3 Speaker volume Normal Low
1
ON
23
DIP switches
(Default position: ON)
OFF*1
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Preparation
Symbols used in these
operating instructions
Symbol Meaning
JPress J(centre of joystick).
iProceed to the next operation.
LPress L(centre of joystick).
“ ” Select the words in quotations
shown on the display (e.g.,
“Cancel Handset”) by
pushing the joystick up or
down.
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Camera Monitoring
Camera monitoring using
a handset
With a handset, you can monitor the image
and sound of the room where the cordless
camera is located. The monitored camera
does not ring, allowing you to easily monitor
a baby’s room, for example, from different
areas of the house.
Important:
LBefore you start monitoring, confirm that
the camera lens of the cordless camera
has been adjusted to the correct angle.
LOnly 1 person can access the cordless
camera at a time.
LA refreshed image taken by the cordless
camera is displayed every few seconds.
The displayed image is not a moving
picture.
LWhile monitoring a cordless camera,
other users cannot make an intercom call
or transfer a call.
LThe monitoring connection is
automatically cancelled after 10 minutes.
LWhile monitoring you cannot place the
handset on the base unit or charger. The
monitoring connection will be cancelled.
LThe cordless camera may not page
handsets in the following conditions:
– when other users are on an intercom or
conference call.
– when electrical interference is emitted
from electrical devices.
– while you are on a call with the handset.
(In this case you will hear 2 tones and
zwill flash on the handset.)
LYou cannot make a monitoring connection
via a DECT repeater.
Monitoring the cordless camera
from a handset
1{INT}
2Select the desired cordless camera. i
P/{C}/{s}
3Speak to the cordless camera user if
necessary.
OR
To mute your sound output, press {C/T}
if necessary.
4When you finish monitoring, press
{ih} or place the handset on the base
unit or charger.
Adjusting receiver/speaker volume
Push the joystick up or down while
monitoring.
Talking to the paged party using the
cordless camera
When the cordless camera is paged from a
handset, the cordless camera does not ring
and the speakerphone is turned on. You can
talk to the handset user. Speak clearly into
the MIC.
Handset
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Camera Monitoring
Handset display item for camera
monitoring
Paging the handsets from the
cordless camera
The cordless camera can page handsets
when it detects sound or by pressing its call
button. Then the answering handset user
can monitor live images from the cordless
camera.
Important:
LOnly registered handsets can be paged
from the cordless camera. The base unit
cannot be paged.
LIf a handset is paged by the cordless
camera during a call, 2 tones sound and
zflashes on the handset. To monitor the
cordless camera from the handset, press
{ih}, then press {s}.
LAuto intercom feature cannot be used
when paged by a cordless camera.
Paging using the camera audio sensor
Important:
LTo use the audio detection feature of the
cordless camera, turn the audio detection
sensitivity to on (page 12).
1Camera:
The camera detects sound.
LThe camera produces a camera tone
and pages the handsets for 1 minute.
2Handset:
Press {s} to answer the page.
LYou can monitor the room where the
camera is located.
3Handset:
To mute your sound output, press {C/T}
if necessary.
4Handset:
When you finish monitoring, press
{ih} or place the handset on the base
unit or charger.
Paging using the cordless camera call
button
1Cordless camera:
Press the call button.
LThe cordless camera produces a
camera tone and pages the handsets
for 1 minute.
LTo stop paging, press the call button
again.
2Handset:
Press {s} to answer the page.
LYou can monitor the room where the
cordless camera is located.
3Cordless camera:
When the handset user answers, speak
clearly into the MIC.
4Handset:
Displayed
item
Meaning
Example:
8
The handset is connected
to the cordless camera.
When flashing:
The cordless camera is
paging the handset. (It
detects sound or its call
button is pressed.)
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Camera Monitoring
When you finish monitoring, press
{ih} or place the handset on the base
unit or charger.
Useful settings while camera
monitoring
With a handset, you can set the camera
settings while monitoring.
Adjusting the display brightness
There are 6 levels.
1Start monitoring (page 10).
2Press Brepeatedly to adjust the
brightness.
Note:
LWhen you finish monitoring, the setting is
reset to the default.
Selecting image zoom
1Start monitoring (page 10).
2Press Ato zoom in on the image.
LTo return to the original view, press
Aagain.
Setting the audio detection sensitivity
The cordless camera features a sensor that
detects human voices such as a baby cry.
Sounds other than human voices may be
difficult to detect. To use this feature, confirm
that the cordless camera is located in a
place where it can easily detect voices.
Once the sensor has detected sound, the
cordless camera pages the handset.
There are 3 levels. The default setting is
“off”.
1Start monitoring (page 10).
2v
3To turn the feature on, push the joystick
up.
Push the joystick up or down to select the
desired sensitivity.
LTo turn this feature off, push down the
joystick repeatedly.
4L
Note:
LWhen you turn this feature off, the
cordless camera cannot detect sound
(page 11).
LTo set the appropriate level, test the
sensor of the camera from the handset
beforehand.
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Useful Information
Cancelling the cordless
camera
Using a handset registered to the same
base unit, you can cancel the registration of
a registered cordless camera.
1J(centre of joystick) iLiL
2Enter “335”.
3“Cancel Handset” iL
4Select the cordless camera you want to
cancel. it
LA Qis displayed with the selected item.
LTo cancel a selected item, select it
again. it
5Li“Yes” iL
L“Please Wait...” will be displayed
and a long beep will sound.
6{ih}
Registering the cordless camera
The included cordless camera and base unit
are preregistered. If for some reason the
cordless camera is not registered to the
base unit, register the cordless camera.
1Base unit:
Press and hold {x} on the base unit for
about 3 seconds, until the registration
tone sounds.
2Camera:
Press PROG. (program) on the back side
of the cordless camera with a pointed
object such as a pen until a beep sounds.
LWhen registration is completed
successfully, the cordless camera
beeps and the indicator stops flashing
red but remains lit in yellow-green
(page 5).
LIf all registered handset start ringing in
step 2, press {x} to stop. Start again
from step 1.
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Wall mounting
The cordless camera can be mounted by the standard mounting or upside down mounting.
CAUTION:
LMount the cordless camera on the stable location where the unit can be adequately
supported when installing.
LThe AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do
not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor
may cause it to become disconnected.
LDo not mount the cordless camera on a soft material. It may fall down, break or cause
injury.
LDo not mount the cordless camera on the following places: plaster board, ALC (autoclaved
lightweight cellular concrete), concrete block, plywood less than 25 mm thick, and etc.
LDo not pull the call button wire after you mount the cordless camera on the wall.
LAfter mounting the cordless camera on the wall, speak loudly and clearly into the MIC when
talking with the handset user.
Connecting the wall-mounting adaptor
ASlide the cordless camera into the wall-mounting adaptor in the direction of the arrow until
it clicks into the place.
BTuck the call button wire into the hole on the side of the wall-mounting adaptor by plugging
the small wire fixture into the hole.
CTurning it slightly and sliding it in place.
DFasten the call button wire to the hook of the wall-mounting adaptor.
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Mounting the cordless camera on the wall
Standard mounting
Upside down mounting
LThe image may be seen upside down when mounting upside down. To compensate for this,
change the cordless camera setting to display images upside down (page 8).
1Drive the screws (not included) into the
wall at a recommended height of 1.8 m
or below using the wall mount template
as a guide (page 16).
2Mount the cordless camera (A), then
slide it down (B) and to the right (C) until
it is secure.
LTo aim the camera lens, see page 7.
1Drive the screws (not included) into the
wall at a recommended height of 1.8 m
or below using the wall mount template
as a guide (page 16).
2Mount the cordless camera (A), then
slide it down (B) and to the left (C) until
it is secure.
Screws
51 mm
(220–240 V, 50 Hz)
A
B
C
Screws
51 mm
(220–240 V,
50 Hz)
A
B
C
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Removing the wall-mounting adaptor
Press and hold the hold button (A) on the left side of the wall-mounting plate. Slide the
cordless camera to the right (B).
About the screws for wall mounting
LUse the recommended screw size below.
LDrive the mounting screws leaving enough length from the wall to hook the cordless
camera.
Max. 9.3 mm
Space
Max. 4.5 mm
B
A
Wall mount template for the cordless camera
51 mm
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause & solution
The cordless camera does
not work.
LCheck the connections (page 6).
LThe cordless camera is not registered to the base unit.
Register the cordless camera to the base unit (page
13).
The cordless camera’s
indicator is flashing red.
LThe cordless camera is not registered to the base unit.
Register the cordless camera to the base unit (page
13).
LThe cordless camera is out of range. Locate the
cordless camera near the base unit.
The image is faint. LThe camera lens is dirty. Clean it with a soft dry cloth.
LDo not touch the lens directly. Fingerprint may cause an
unclear image.
The image sent from the
cordless camera is poor on
the handset display.
LAdjust the display brightness setting (page 12).
LThe place where the cordless camera is located is dark.
Improve lighting.
The image sent from the
cordless camera is dark and
difficult to see on the
handset display.
LAdjust the display brightness setting (page 12).
LThere is a strong sunlight or a backlight in the place
where the cordless camera is located. Try shading the
camera’s location.
I cannot connect to the
cordless camera, the image
distorts, or the image is
slow.
LThe cordless camera has lost communications with the
base unit. Move the cordless camera closer to the base
unit, and try again.
LThere is an obstacle such as concrete wall. Move the
cordless camera to the place without an obstacle.
LA microwave appliance is in use. Move the cordless
camera closer to the base unit or use the cordless
camera away from that appliance, and try again.
The camera sensor does not
respond.
LIf you set the audio detection sensitivity to off, the
camera sensor does not respond. Turn this feature on
(page 12).
LWhile a handset is monitoring the cordless camera, the
cordless camera stops detecting sound.
I pressed the call button but
the cordless camera does
not page the handsets.
LWhile the image of the cordless camera is being
monitored by a handset, the call button will not have
response.
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The handset speaker and/or
the cordless camera emit a
howling noise while
monitoring.
LMove the handset away from the cordless camera.
When using the handset
speakerphone to have an
intercom call with the
cordless camera, sound cuts
in and out and you have
difficulty hearing the other
party.
LLower the speaker volume by pushing the joystick
down.
Problem Cause & solution
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Useful Information
Specifications
NStandard:
DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunications)
NNumber of channels:
120 Duplex Channels
NFrequency range:
1.88 GHz to 1.9 GHz
NDuplex procedure:
TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)
NChannel spacing:
1,728 kHz
NBit rate:
1,152 kbit/s
NModulation:
GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying)
NRF transmission power:
Approx. 250 mW
NPower source:
220–240 V, 50 Hz
NPower consumption:
Standby: Approx. 2.1 W
Maximum: Approx. 3.9 W
NOperating conditions:
5 °C–40 °C, 20 %–80 % relative air humidity
(dry)
NDimensions:
Approx. 124 mm ×86 mm ×68 mm
NMass (weight):
Approx. 140 g
NNumber of pixels:
12,288 pixels
NIlluminance:
10 lux (min.)
NFocus:
Fixed 0.4 m–Infinity
NPhotograph angle:
Vertical angle: Approx. 35°
Horizontal angle: Approx. 45°
Note:
LSpecifications are subject to change.
LThe illustrations used in these operating
instructions may differ slightly from the
actual product.
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