Panasonic KX-HNP100C User manual

Installation Guide
Home Network System
Backup Battery
Model No. KX-HNP100C
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This document explains how to install the backup battery properly.
For details about how to use the system, refer to the User’s Guide
(page 15).
Please read this document before using the unit and save it for future
reference.
For assistance, please visit our Support page:
www.panasonic.ca/english/support
In order to use this device:
RDownload the latest version of the [Home Network] app.
RUpdate your hub to the latest firmware version (version 5.50 or later).
For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 15).
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Introduction
Accessory information ...............3
Other information .......................3
Important Information
About this system ......................4
For your safety ...........................4
Important safety instructions ......6
For best performance ................6
Other information .......................7
General product
information
General information about the
backup battery ...........................8
Power outage notification by
phone .........................................8
Power outage notification to your
mobile device .............................9
Wireless communication
range .........................................9
Setup
Part names and functions ........10
LED indicator ...........................10
Setup overview ........................11
Inserting the battery .................11
Connections .............................12
Registering the backup
battery ......................................14
Appendix
Features available when using the
[Home Network] app ................15
Accessing the User’s Guide ....15
Specifications ..........................16
Industry Canada Notices and
other information ......................17
Warranty ..................................18
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Table of Contents
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Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity
ARechargeable battery*11
*1 See page 3 for replacement battery information.
A
Additional/replacement accessories
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information (page 18).
Accessory item Model no./Specifications
Rechargeable
battery
KX-PRA10EX
RLithium Ion (Li-Ion) type battery
Other information
RDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.
RThe illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.
Trademarks
RiPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
RAndroid is a trademark of Google Inc.
RMicrosoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
RWi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
RAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Introduction
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About this system
RThis system is an auxiliary system; it
is not designed to provide complete
protection from property loss.
Panasonic will not be held
responsible in the event that
property loss occurs while this
system is in operation.
RThe system’s wireless features are
subject to interference, therefore
functionality in all situations cannot
be guaranteed. Panasonic will not
be held responsible for injury or
damage to property that occurs in
the event of wireless communication
error or failure.
For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/
property, read this section carefully
before using the product to ensure
proper and safe operation of your
product.
WARNING
Power connection
RUse only the power source marked
on the product.
RDisconnect the product from power
outlets if it emits smoke, an
abnormal smell, or makes an
unusual noise. These conditions can
cause fire or electric shock. Confirm
that smoke has stopped emitting
and contact us by visiting our
Support page:
www.panasonic.ca/english/
support
RDisconnect from power outlets and
never touch the inside of the product
if its casing has been broken open.
Danger of electric shock exists.
RNever touch the plug with wet
hands. Danger of electric shock
exists.
RDo not connect non-specified
devices.
RDo not leave the power cable
exposed outdoors.
Installation
RTo prevent the risk of fire or
electrical shock, do not expose the
product to rain or any type of
moisture.
RDo not place or use this product
near automatically controlled
devices such as automatic doors
and fire alarms. Radio waves
emitted from this product may cause
such devices to malfunction
resulting in an accident.
RDo not allow the AC adaptor to be
excessively pulled, bent or placed
under heavy objects.
Operating safeguards
RBefore opening the cover,
disconnect the product from the
power outlet and from the connected
device.
RBefore cleaning, disconnect the
product from the power outlet and
from the connected device, and then
remove the battery. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleansers when
cleaning.
RDo not disassemble the product.
RNever put metal objects inside the
product. If metal objects enter the
product, turn off the circuit breaker
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and contact an authorized service
centre.
Medical
RConsult the manufacturer of any
personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers or hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF (radio
frequency) energy. DECT features
operate between 1.92 GHz and
1.93 GHz with a peak transmission
power of 115 mW.
RDo not use the product in health
care facilities if any regulations
posted in the area instruct you not to
do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment
that could be sensitive to external
RF energy.
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery
RDo not open, puncture, crush, or
drop the battery. A damaged battery
must not be used. This can result in
the risk of fire, explosion,
overheating, and leaking of the
electrolyte.
RDo not touch the terminals and
with metal objects.
RRisk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used battery according to
local regulations.
RIf any electrolyte should come into
contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
RIf any electrolyte should come into
contact with your eyes, never rub
your eyes. Rinse your eyes
thoroughly with water, and then
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Installation and location
RNever install wiring during a lightning
storm.
RThe AC adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the
AC outlet is installed near the
product and is easily accessible.
RTo avoid the risk of strangulation,
keep the product and the AC
adaptor cord at least 1 m (3 feet)
from a child’s crib and out of the
reach of small children.
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery
RUse only the specified battery.
RInsert the battery correctly.
RDo not leave the battery in an
automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with
the doors and windows closed.
RRemove the battery if you do not
use the product for a long period of
time. Keep it in a cool, dark area.
RDo not replace a battery with wet
hands.
RStop using the battery immediately
and keep away from fire if it emits an
abnormal smell or leaks electrolyte.
Released electrolyte may cause fire
or burns.
RExercise care when handling the
batteries. Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets, or
keys to touch the batteries,
otherwise a short circuit may cause
the batteries and/or the conductive
material to overheat and cause
burns.
RDo not put any conductive materials
such as coins or hairpins onto the
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Important Information
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battery terminals. This can result in
the risk of overheating.
RCharge the battery provided with or
identified for use with this product
only, in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified
in this manual.
Attention:
The lithium ion/polymer battery you
have purchased is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
(1-800-822-8837) for information on
how to recycle this battery.
Important safety
instructions
When using your product, basic safety
precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Do not use this product near water
for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
2. Use only the batteries indicated in
this document. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For best performance
Hub location/avoiding noise
The hub and other compatible
Panasonic devices use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
RFor maximum coverage and
noise-free communications, place
your hub:
– at a convenient, high, and central
location with no obstructions
between the product and hub in
an indoor environment.
– away from electronic appliances
such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, wireless devices, or
other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency
transmitters, such as external
antennas of mobile phone cell
stations. (Avoid putting the hub
on a bay window or near a
window.)
RIf the reception for a hub location is
not satisfactory, move the hub to
another location for better reception.
Environment
RKeep the product away from
electrical noise generating devices,
such as fluorescent lamps and
motors.
RThe product should be kept free
from excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
RThe product should not be exposed
to direct sunlight.
RDo not place heavy objects on top of
the product.
RThe product should be kept away
from heat sources such as heaters,
kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be
placed in rooms where the
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temperature is less than 5 °C (41 °F)
or greater than 40 °C (104 °F).
Damp basements should also be
avoided.
ROperating the product near electrical
appliances may cause interference.
Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Other information
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery
is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
Routine care
RWipe the outer surface of the
product with a soft moist cloth.
RDo not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder.
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General information
about the backup
battery
The backup battery can provide power
to your Home Network System devices
(one device per backup battery),
allowing your devices to continue to
operate in the event of a power outage.
Instead of connecting an AC adaptor to
your hub, camera, etc., the backup
battery is connected to your device and
is also connected to the power outlet.
During normal operation, the backup
battery uses power from the power
outlet to charge the battery and to
supply power to the connected device.
In the event of a power outage, the
device is powered by the backup
battery only.
You can register the backup battery
to the hub and take advantage of
other features, but note that the
backup battery does not need to be
registered in order for it to supply
power to the connected device in the
event of a power outage.
Backup battery performance
When the supplied battery is installed
in the backup battery, you can expect
the following operating time in the
event of a power outage.
Compatible
devices*1
Operating
time*2
Hub (KX-HNB600) 1.5 hours
(standby,
connected to 4
cameras, not
connected to a
Wi-Fi® network)
Indoor Camera
(KX-HNC200)
2.0 hours
(standby)
1.5 hours
(standby, when
night vision
mode is active)
Outdoor Camera
(KX-HNC600)
Indoor Siren
(KX-HNS105)
7 hours
(standby)
*1 At the time of printing. Additional
compatible devices may become
available at a later date.
*2 All times are approximate.
Power outage
notification by phone
In the event of a power outage, the
backup battery can trigger the hub to
call a pre-programmed phone number
and notify you of the power outage. In
order to use this feature, the following
items are required.
– The hub must be connected to your
landline (refer to the System Setup
Guide included with the hub).
– The backup battery must be
registered to the hub (page 14).
– You must use the [Home Network]
app to program the phone number
that will be called in the event of a
power outage. For more information,
refer to the User’s Guide
(page 15).
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– The hub must be able to make calls
using your landline even if there is a
power outage. If your landline phone
service requires a modem or other
device to make phone calls (typically
this is the case for landline phone
service provided by cable company,
Internet service provider, VoIP
service provider, etc.), and if that
device does not contain its own
backup battery, the hub will not be
able to make calls in the event of a
power outage.
Power outage
notification to your
mobile device
In the event of a power outage, the
backup battery can trigger the hub to
send a notification to the [Home
Network] app. In order to use this
feature, the following items are
required.
– The backup battery must be
registered to the hub (page 14).
– You must use the [Home Network]
app to enable the desired
notifications. For more information,
refer to the User’s Guide
(page 15).
– To receive power outage
notifications, the hub must be able to
access the Internet even if there is a
power outage. This means that your
wireless router and any other
devices that are used when
accessing the Internet (cable
modem, network hubs, etc.) must
also have their own backup power
supplies*1, otherwise the hub cannot
send notifications to the [Home
Network] app in the event of a
power outage.
*1 The KX-HNP100 Backup Battery
cannot supply power to these
devices. A third-party backup
power supply is required.
Wireless
communication
range
The wireless communication range of
each device in the system from the hub
is approximately 50 m (160 feet)
indoors and approximately 300 m
(1,000 feet) outdoors. Wireless
communication may be unreliable
when the following obstacles are
located between the hub and other
devices.
– Metal doors or screens
– Walls containing aluminum-sheet
insulation
– Walls made of concrete or
corrugated iron
– Double-pane glass windows
– Multiple walls
– When using each device on
separate floors or in different
buildings
Note:
RThe LED indicator lights in red if it is
out of range of the hub. In this case,
confirm all connections, including
those of the hub.
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Part names and
functions
A
C
E
B
D
Power supply plug
LED indicator
Battery cover
DC jack
M N
Used to register the backup
battery to the hub.
LED indicator
You can use the LED indicator to
confirm the backup battery’s status.
Indicator Status
Off The battery is fully
charged
Green, lit Battery power is
being consumed
Green,
blinking slowly
Registration mode
(you pressed and
held MN)
Red, lit Backup battery is
out of range of the
hub
Red, blinking
slowly
No battery, or
device error
Amber, lit Battery is charging
Note:
RThe backup battery consumes
battery power whenever it is not
connected to the power outlet. To
keep the backup battery charged
and ready with the maximum
amount of backup power, we
recommend you keep it connected
to a power outlet at all times.
RWhen the battery operating time
seems to be shorter, even after I
fully charged the battery:
– Clean the battery ends ( , )
and the charge contacts with a
dry cloth and charge again.
– It is time to replace the battery.
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Setup
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