Panasonic Expandable Digital Cordless Camera Manual

							Preparation
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Symbols used in these operating instructions
SymbolMeaning
{ }: button name/soft key name
Example:
Unit keys: {INTERCOM}, {OFF}
Soft keys: {CALL}The words in the brackets indicate button names/
soft key names on the handset and base unit.
Example:
1{INTERCOM}
2Select the desired cordless 
camera. i {CALL}
3{MUTE} 
4{OFF}
1Press {INTERCOM}.
2Push the joystick up or down to select the desired 
cordless camera, then press {CALL}.
3Press {MUTE}.
4Press {OFF}.
{^} {V}Push the joystick up or down.
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Registering the cordless 
camera
Register the cordless camera to a KX-
TG5761/KX-TG5766/KX-TG5767/KX-
TG5771/KX-TG5776/KX-TG5777 base 
unit.
1Base unit:
Press and hold {INTERCOM} until the 
IN USE indicator flashes.
LAfter the IN USE indicator starts 
flashing, the rest of the procedure 
must be completed within 90 
seconds.
2Cordless camera:
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 7).
Deregistering the cordless 
camera
The base unit can cancel the registration 
of a registered cordless camera.
Important:
LBefore deregistering, confirm the 
cordless camera’s extension number 
from the handset (color display models 
only: KX-TGA571).
Press {INTERCOM} on the handset to 
display its extension.
1Press and hold {INTERCOM} until the 
IN USE indicator flashes.
2Press and hold the cordless cameras 
extension number ({1} – {8}) until a 
beep sounds.
Note:
LThe indicator color on the camera 
remains the same.
Base unit
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							Camera Monitoring
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Camera monitoring 
using a handset
With a color display handset (KX-
TGA571), 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. Selecting enhanced motion 
mode shortens the interval (page 10).
LWhile monitoring a cordless camera, 
other users cannot make an intercom 
call or transfer a call.
LThe monitoring connection is 
automatically canceled after 10 minutes.
LWhile monitoring you cannot place the 
handset on the base unit or charger. The 
monitoring connection will be canceled.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 z will flash on the 
handset.)
Monitoring the cordless camera 
from a handset
1{INTERCOM}
2Select the desired cordless camera. 
i {CALL}
3Speak to the cordless camera user if 
necessary.
OR
To mute your sound output, press 
{MUTE} if necessary.
4When you finish monitoring, press 
{OFF} or place the handset on the base 
unit or charger.
Adjusting receiver/speaker volume
Push {^} or {V} 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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Handset display item for camera 
monitoring
Paging the handsets from the 
cordless camera
The cordless camera can page color 
display handsets (KX-TGA571) 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 color display handsets 
(KX-TGA571) can be paged from the 
cordless camera. The base unit and 
monochrome display handsets (KX-
TGA570) cannot be paged.
LIf a handset is paged by the cordless 
camera during a call, 2 tones sound and 
z flashes on the handset. To monitor 
the cordless camera from the handset, 
press {OFF}, then press {s}.
LAuto intercom feature cannot be used 
when paged by a cordless camera.
Paging using the cordless camera 
audio sensor
Important:
LYou can adjust the audio detection 
sensitivity (page 16).
1Cordless camera:
The cordless camera detects sound.
LThe cordless 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 
cordless camera is located.
3Handset:
To mute your sound output, press 
{MUTE} if necessary.
4Handset:
When you finish monitoring, press 
{OFF} or place the handset on the base 
unit or charger.
Displayed 
itemMeaning
Example:
zThe 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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Paging using the cordless camera call 
button
1Cordless camera:
Press {Call button}.
LThe cordless 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 
cordless camera is located.
3Cordless camera:
When the handset user answers, speak 
clearly into the MIC.
4Handset:
When you finish monitoring, press 
{OFF} or place the handset on the base 
unit or charger.
Useful settings while camera 
monitoring
With a color display handset (KX-
TGA571), you can set the camera settings 
while monitoring.
Important:
LEach time you press {OPTION}, the 
right soft key switches between 
{BRIGHT}, {ZOOM}, and {SENSOR}.
Adjusting the display brightness
There are 6 levels.
1Start monitoring (page 13).
2Press {OPTION} repeatedly until 
{BRIGHT} is displayed.
3Press {BRIGHT} repeatedly to adjust 
the brightness.
Note:
LWhen you finish monitoring, the setting 
is reset to the default.
Selecting image zoom
1Start monitoring (page 13).
2Press {OPTION} repeatedly until 
{ZOOM} is displayed.
3Press {ZOOM} to zoom in on the 
image.
LTo return to the original view, press 
{ZOOM} again.
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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.
To use the audio detection feature of the 
cordless camera, turn the audio detection 
sensitivity to on.
There are 3 levels. The default setting is 
“off”.
1Start monitoring (page 13).
2Press {OPTION} repeatedly until 
{SENSOR} is displayed.
3{SENSOR}
4To turn the feature on, push {^}.
Push {^} or {V} to select the desired 
sensitivity.
LTo turn this feature off, push {V} 
repeatedly.
5{SAVE}
Note:
LWhen you turn this feature off, the 
cordless camera cannot detect sound 
(page 14).
LTo set the appropriate level, test the 
sensor of the camera from the handset 
beforehand.
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							Useful Information
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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 (1 
inch) 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 10).
1Drive the screws (not included) into the 
wall at a recommended height of 1.8 m 
(5.9 feet) or below using the wall 
mount template as a guide (page 19).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 9.
1Drive the screws (not included) into the 
wall at a recommended height of 1.8 m 
(5.9 feet) or below using the wall 
mount template as a guide (page 19).2Mount the cordless camera (A), then 
slide it down (B) and to the left (C) 
until it is secure.
Screws50.8 mm
(2 inches)
 (120 V AC, 60 Hz)
A
B
C
Screws 50.8 mm
(2 inches)
 (120 V AC,
 60 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
(23/64 inch)Space
Max. 4.5 mm
(11/64 inch)
B
A
Wall mount template for the cordless camera
50.8 mm 
(2 inches)
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Troubleshooting
ProblemCause & solution
The cordless camera 
does not work.LCheck the connections (page 8).
LThe cordless camera is not registered to the base unit. 
Register the cordless camera to the base unit (page 
12).
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 
12).
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 15).
LSelect standard quality mode instead of enhanced 
motion mode (page 10).
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 15).
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 16).
LWhile a handset is monitoring the cordless camera, the 
cordless camera stops detecting sound.
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