Panasonic Kx Vc300 Operating Manual

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PreparationPress 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 77).
Press to display/hide information 
about the other party, guide area 
and duration, during a call (Page 
35).
Press to change the layout of the 
screen during a call (Page 51).
Press to return to the main video...

Boundary Microphone (Optional Accessory)Boundary Microphone
(Digital Interface Type)
(Proprietary cable included.
Cable length: approx. 8.5 m [approx. 28 ft])Boundary Microphone
(Analog Interface Type)
(Proprietary cable included. Cable length: approx. 7 m [approx. 23 ft])Model No.: KX-VCA001Model No.: KX-VCA002
MIC Mute button
Press to mute your own voice so that other video conference call participants cannot hear you
(Page 69).
LED
Indicate the operational status of the Boundary Microphone.
Red (on):...

LED PatternsLEDs indicate the operational status of the unit, as follows:LED patternStatusLight blue on•Starting upSlow blue flashing•Idle stateBlue on•In a video conference call (including when dialing, receiving a video
conference call, and being disconnected)Orange on• Self diagnosis is being performed.Orange flashing•Mismatch of field frequency *1
 between the unit and display. (After 30 seconds
the flashing will stop and the unit will restart in safe mode.)Red on• An error has occurred.
•...

Connecting the Unit
This section describes how to connect the main video
camera, display, microphone, LAN cable, AC adaptor
and power cord.
Notice
•Use only the included power cord.
Note
•Make sure to read the instruction manuals for
all devices being connected.
1. Connect the main video camera.
• Connect the main video camera to the Main
Camera terminal on the back of the unit using
an HDMI cable ( A).
2. Connect the display.
• Connect the display to the HDMI terminal on the
back of the unit using an...

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,
refer to the documentation for each device.
5. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
• Use only the power cord included with the unit.
6. Insert the AC adaptor ’s DC cord ( G) into the DC IN
terminal on the back of the unit.
• Use only...

Noiselevel/
Micro– phoneA quiet
room (40 dBsplA)A regularroom (45 dBsplA)A noisy
room (50 dBsplA)
1
approx. 3 m
(approx. 9.8 ft)approx.2.2 m
(approx. 7.2 ft)approx.1.2 m
(approx. 3.9 ft)
2
approx.2.8 m
(approx. 9.2 ft)approx.1.5 m
(approx. 4.9 ft)approx. 1 m
(approx. 3.3 ft)
3
approx.2.3 m
(approx. 7.5 ft)approx.1.3 m
(approx. 4.3 ft)
—4
approx. 2 m
(approx. 6.5 ft)approx.1.1 m
(approx. 3.6 ft)
—
Layout examples (a regular room)
(the gray circle indicates the microphone’s range):
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Analog Boundary Microphones
You can connect 1 Analog Boundary Microphone.
Also, Digital Boundary Microphones and
general-purpose microphones can be used
simultaneously.
Note
•Make sure that the microphone is placed at
least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the display and
speakers.
• Make sure that the microphone is placed with
it’s connector facing the display.
• If both of the following conditions are met, the
output sent to the other party will be stereo;
otherwise, monaural:
– The bandwidth is higher than...

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 unit 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.
Layout example:
Place the speakers either side of the display,...

Turning the Power On/Off
Note•Make sure that peripheral devices (e.g., display, main video camera) are turned on.
1Press the Power button on the front of the unit.
• The Power LED turns on. Then, 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 remote
control.
Main Video Camera Image
Displays the video from the main video camera.
Unit Information
The information displayed differs depending on the selected connection mode (Page 110).
IP mode: The connection mode, unit ’s name, IP address (the SIP user name [if using a SIP server]/H.323
extension, H.323 name [if using a gatekeeper]), maximum bandwidth, Static...