Panasonic KX-TS710EX User manual

LPlease read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save
for future reference.
LBe sure to use the USB cable included with the unit.
Contents/Inhalt/Contenido/
Sommaire
Page/Seite/Página
English instructions 1 – 14
Deutsche Anleitung (1) – (14)
Instrucciones en español <1> – <14>
Instructions en français [1] – [14]
Operating Instructions
USB Speaker/Handset
Model No. KX-TS710EX
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Table of Contents
2
Introduction
Feature highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System requirements for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparation
Installation (Connecting to a computer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Unit
Status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Useful Information
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Important security notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sales and support information (for U.K. and R.O.I. customers only) . . . . . . . . . . 12
Conditions of guarantee (for U.K. and R.O.I. customers only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic USB Speaker/Handset.
Feature highlights
■Ideal for free internet calls and group conference
■Open top cover to use conventionally for private conversations
■Ideal for music enjoyment
■Easy to install on your computer
System requirements for your computer
The following system requirements must be met in order to use the unit.
Item Description
Operating System Microsoft®Windows®XP, Microsoft Windows Vista®,
or Mac OS X v10.3.9 Panther
Others USB interface (1.1) or higher
Internet
Internet
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Accessory information
Included parts
For best performance
Environment
LKeep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as
fluorescent lamps and motors.
LThe product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature,
and vibration.
LThe product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
LDo not place heavy objects on top of the product.
LWhen you leave the product unused for a long period of time, disconnect the
product from the computer.
LThe product should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, cookers,
etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 °C or
greater than 40 °C. Damp basements should also be avoided.
Connections
LConnect the unit to a USB port on your computer. For optimum performance, do
not connect more than one unit to a single computer or the unit to your computer
via a hub.
LThe unit may not turn off and may consume electricity regardless of whether your
computer is turned off or in sleep mode. By connecting/disconnecting the unit from
an active computer, the unit will turn on/off. We recommend that you disconnect the
unit from your computer when you are not using it.
Routine care
LTo clean the product, use a dry soft cloth. The outer surface of the product
can be scratched by wiping or rubbing with a hard cloth.
LDo not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
AUSB Speaker/Handset AUSB cable
Part No. PQJA10207Z
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols (1, 2, 3) on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying documents
mean that used electrical and electronic
products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of
old products and used batteries, please take
them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and
the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer
or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
These symbols (1, 2, 3) are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol
This symbol (2) might be used in combination with a chemical symbol (3). In this
case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
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Preparation
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Installation (Connecting to a computer)
Important:
LConnect the unit to your computer before starting any application software you
want to use with it.
Connect the included USB cable to the unit and your computer.
LThe status indicator lights up red when the computer is turned on. If the top cover
is opened, the status indicator lights up blue (page 7).
LTo assure continued emission limit compliance, use only the shielded USB cable
included.
To disconnect the unit
Unplug the USB cable from the computer.
Controls
Closed top cover Opened top cover
A{T}(Microphone-mute)
BStatus indicator
CTop cover
DSpeaker
EMicrophone
FVolume buttons ({<}{>})
GUSB port
HReceiver
ABC
FG
D
E
CH
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Using the Unit
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Status indicator
Operation
Using the receiver for calls
Open the top cover and talk.
LTo switch to the speakerphone, close the top cover and press {T}until the status
indicator lights up blue.
Using the speakerphone for calls
Close the top cover and talk. When the status indicator lights up red, press {T}to
turn the microphone-mute off (page 8). Then status indicator turns blue.
LSpeak alternately with the other party.
LTo switch to the receiver, open the top cover.
Note:
LUse the speakerphone in a quiet environment.
LThe unit is intended to be operated while adjacent to the computer when in
speakerphone mode. The unit is not intended to be used adjacent to the ear in
speakerphone mode (when the top cover is closed).
Light Status Meaning Function mode/
Example of use
Red The microphone is muted (page 8).
– Top cover closed: Ready to receive audio at
the speaker.
– Top cover opened: Ready to receive audio
at the receiver.
External speaker/
Music player
Blue The microphone is on.
– Top cover closed: Ready to talk and receive
audio at the speaker.
– Top cover opened: Ready to talk and
receive audio at the receiver.
Speakerphone or
handset/
Telephone
Flashing red Error. See page 10. –
OFF The computer is either turned off or in
suspend mode.
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Using the unit as the external speaker of the computer
You can listen to sounds from the computer through the speaker on the unit when the
top cover is closed.
LPress {T}until the status indicator lights up red to activate the microphone-mute
for clearer sound.
Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume
6 levels are available.
Press {<}or {>}repeatedly.
Microphone-mute
While microphone-mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party
cannot hear you. Also, it keeps the sound clear when using the unit as the external
speaker.
To activate the feature, press {T}until the status indicator lights up red.
LPress {T}again to deactivate the feature. Opening the top cover also turns the
feature off until it is closed again.
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Useful Information
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/solution
There is no sound from the
speaker/receiver.
LThe application software you want to use with
the unit was started before installing the unit.
Please restart the application software.
LThe USB cable is not connected properly to the
unit and your computer. Connect it.
LMake sure that your computer audio device’s
playback volume is set to the maximum and that
mute mode is not selected.
LThe unit may not be selected as the audio
device of your computer. Please confirm the
setting of your computer as follows.
Example: Windows XP
1Click “start”, then click “Control Panel”.
2Click “Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices”.
iClick “Sounds and Audio Devices”. i
Click “Audio” tab.
3Make sure that the default device of “Sound
playback” is “Panasonic KX-TS710”.
LThe unit may not work properly depending on
the power supply of your computer’s USB port. If
this is the case and your computer has multiple
USB ports, we recommend that you try other
USB ports.
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Other party cannot hear
you.
LThe application software you want to use with
the unit was started before installing the unit.
Please restart the application software.
LThe USB cable is not connected properly to the
unit and your computer. Connect it.
LMake sure that your computer audio device’s
recording volume is set to the maximum.
LIf the status indicator is red, press {T}to turn
the microphone-mute off.
LThe unit may not be selected as the audio
device of your computer. Please confirm the
setting of your computer as follows.
Example: Windows XP
1Click “start”, then click “Control Panel”.
2Click “Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices”.
iClick “Sounds and Audio Devices”. i
Click “Audio” tab.
3Make sure that the default device of “Sound
recording” is “Panasonic KX-TS710”.
LThe unit may not work properly depending on
the power supply of your computer’s USB port. If
this is the case and your computer has multiple
USB ports, we recommend that you try other
USB ports.
The status indicator is
flashing red.
LUnplug the USB cable from the computer and
the unit, then reconnect it. If the status indicator
is still flashing red, there may be a problem with
the unit. Contact the Panasonic service
personnel.
The status indicator is
OFF.
LMake sure the USB cable is properly connected
to the unit and your computer.
LThe computer is turned off or in suspend mode.
Problem Cause/solution
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