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							5.Use  [][] to select  "Yes" and press  [Enter].
• The system will automatically restart to reflect
changes to system settings.
Note
•When changing the connection mode, the
time required for a restart may depend on
network conditions.
Making Call Type Settings
Note •These settings can only be made in IP mode
(Page 110).
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. Press  [
].
• The second page is displayed.
3. Use  [
][] to select  "Call Type Settings"  and
press  [Enter] .
• The call type setting screen is displayed.
4.Use  [][] to select the following items for input:
"SIP" : Use  [
][] to select  "ON" (default) or
"OFF"  .
Note
•When  "OFF"  is selected, you cannot use a
SIP server even if  "ON" is set to  "SIP
Server"  (Page 112).
• If the other party is using a software version
older than 3.00 (not including 3.00), you
cannot make a video conference call using
H.323. You must select  "ON".
"H.323" : Use [
][] to select  "ON" or
"OFF"  (default).
Note
•When  "OFF"  is selected, you cannot use a
gatekeeper and H.460 even if  "ON" is
selected for  "Gatekeeper"  and "H.
460"  (Page 113).
"Default Call Type" : Use [
][] to select
"SIP"  (default) or  "H.323".
Note
•The call type that you select here will be
reflected in the information displayed on the
Home screen and in the default value of the
call type when making a video conference
call.
Making SIP Settings
When using a SIP server over an intranet, video
conference calls can be made using SIP URIs (SIP user
name@SIP domain name).
Note
•These settings can only be made in IP mode
(Page 110) and when  "SIP" is set to  "ON" on
the call type settings screen.
• Video conference calls to an MCU or a
non-Panasonic video conference system
through a SIP server using a SIP URI are not
guaranteed.
• When connecting to an MCU by entering the
MCU’s conference room number@IP address,
"SIP Server"  and "Gatekeeper"  (Page 113)
must be set to  "OFF".
• If video conference calls cannot be made
because there is a problem with the SIP server,
the SIP settings are incorrect (on the server, or
on the unit), etc.,  "SIP is not registered"  will
be displayed on the Home screen instead of the
SIP user name. In this case, you cannot make
calls using either IP addresses or SIP. Contact
your network administrator.
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. Press  [
].
• The second page is displayed.
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							3.Use  [][] to select  "SIP Settings"  and press
[Enter] .
• The SIP setting screen is displayed.
4.Use  [][] to select the following items for input:
"SIP Server" : Use [
][] to select  "ON" or
"OFF"  (default).
Note
•To communicate using a SIP server,  "ON"
must be selected and  "SIP Server
Address" , "SIP Username" , and "SIP
Domain Name"  must be set.
• To select  "ON", "Gatekeeper"  (Page 113)
must be set to  "OFF".
"SIP Server Address" : Enter the SIP server’s IP
address.
Note
•If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit
numbers, enter these numbers as they are.
Do not enter like [.001].
Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].
– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1]
– Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]
"SIP Username" : Enter the SIP user name.
Alphanumeric characters and the symbols  . = * + _
-  $ 
 ! ? / ' ( )  can be entered (up to 60 characters).
" SIP Domain Name ": Enter the SIP domain name.
Alphanumeric characters and the symbols  . and  -
can be entered (up to 128 characters).
Note
•Enter a standards-compliant value. For
details, contact your network administrator.
"Digest Authentication" : Use [
][] to select
whether to enable digest authentication.
– "ON" : Enables digest authentication.
– "OFF"  (default): Disables digest authentication.
"Authentication ID" : Enter an authentication ID
(1–60 characters [alphanumeric, space, symbols])
(Page 126).  &, < , > , comma ( ,), double quotation
mark ( ") cannot be entered.
"Authentication Password" : Enter an
authentication password (0–60 characters
[alphanumeric, space, symbols]) (Page 126).  &, < ,
> , comma ( ,), double quotation mark ( ") cannot be
entered.
Note
•To communicate using a SIP server,  "ON"
must be selected and  "SIP Server
Address" , "SIP Username" , and "SIP
Domain Name"  must be set. For details,
contact your network administrator.
• "Authentication ID"  and "Authentication
Password"  can only be set when  "Digest
Authentication"  is set to "ON".
• While being entered, the characters of the
authentication password are displayed, but
once the settings are saved, all the
characters will be displayed as asterisks (*),
and you will no longer be able to check the
authentication password on the screen.
Record the authentication password
beforehand, and store it in a safe location.
• When the authentication password is
displayed as asterisks (*), pressing  [Y]
deletes the entire authentication password.
"SIP Transport Protocol" : Use [
][] to select
between protocols ( UDP, TCP , or Auto  [default])
used when communicating via SIP.
Note
•When  "Auto"  is selected, if using a SIP
server, TCP will be used for
communication, and if using an IP address
or MCU’s conference room number@IP
address, UDP will be used for
communication. Normally, select  "Auto".
5. Press  [G].
• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is
displayed.
6. Use  [
][] to select  "Yes" and press  [Enter].
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
7. Press  [Home] .
• The Home screen is displayed.
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							Making H.323 Settings
Note•These settings can only be made in IP mode
( Page  110) and when  "H.323" is set to  "ON" on
the call type settings screen.
• When connecting to an MCU by entering the
MCU’s conference room number@IP address,
"SIP Server"  (Page 112) and  "Gatekeeper"
must be set to  "OFF".
• If video conference calls cannot be made
because there is a problem with the gatekeeper
and H.460 server, the H.323 settings are
incorrect (on the gatekeeper and the H.460
server, or on the unit), etc.,  "SIP is not
registered"  will be displayed on the Home
screen instead of the H.323 extension/H.323
name. In this case, you cannot make calls using
either IP addresses or the gatekeeper and H.
460 server. Contact your network administrator.
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. Press  [
].
• The second page is displayed.
3. Use  [
][] to select  "H.323 Settings"  and press
[Enter] .
• The H.323 settings screen is displayed.
4.Use  [][] to select the following items for input:
"Gatekeeper" : Use [
][] to select  "ON" or
"OFF"  (default).
Note
•This setting is available only when  "ON" is
selected for  "H.323" (Page 111) and
"OFF" is selected for  "SIP
Server"  (Page 112).
"Gatekeeper Address" : Enter the gatekeeper’s IP
address.
Note
•If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit
numbers, enter these numbers as they are.
Do not enter like [.001].
Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].
– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1]
– Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]
"H.323 Name" : Enter the H.323 name.
Alphanumeric characters and the symbols  . = * + _
-  $ 
 ! ? / ' ( )  can be entered (up to 60 characters).
"H.323 Extension" : Enter the H.323 extension.
Numeric characters and the symbols  # and  * can be
entered (up to 20 characters).
Note
•Enter a standards-compliant value. For
details, contact your network administrator.
"Authentication" : Use [
][] to select whether
to enable authentication.
– "ON" : Enables authentication.
– "OFF"  (default): Disables authentication.
"Authentication ID" : Enter an authentication ID
(1–60 characters [alphanumeric, space, symbols])
(Page 126).  &, < , > , comma ( ,), double quotation
mark ( ") cannot be entered.
"Authentication Password" : Enter an
authentication password (0–60 characters
[alphanumeric, space, symbols]) (Page 126).  &, < ,
> , comma ( ,), double quotation mark ( ") cannot be
entered.
Note
•"Authentication ID"  and "Authentication
Password"  can only be set when
"Authentication"  is set to "ON".
• While being entered, the characters of the
authentication password are displayed, but
once the settings are saved, all the
characters will be displayed as asterisks (*),
and you will no longer be able to check the
authentication password on the screen.
Record the authentication password
beforehand, and store it in a safe location.
• When the authentication password is
displayed as asterisks (*), pressing  [Y]
deletes the entire authentication password.
"H.460" : Use [
][] to select  "ON" or
"OFF"  (default).
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							•This setting is available only when  "OFF" is
selected for  "Static NAT"  (Page 114) and
"ON"  is selected for  "Gatekeeper".
Making Static NAT Settings
Note •To change the static NAT settings, it is
necessary to configure system settings,
including the port number settings. For details,
contact your dealer.
• These settings can only be made in IP mode
(Page 110).
• This setting is available only when  "IP
Address"  is set to "Manual"  in "Network
Settings"  (Page 93).
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. Press  [
].
• The second page is displayed.
3. Use  [
][] to select  "Static NAT Settings"  and
press  [Enter] .
• The Static NAT settings screen is displayed.
4.Use  [][] to select the following items for input:
"Static NAT" : Use [
][] to select  "ON" or
"OFF"  (default).
Note
•To select  "ON", "H.460"  must be set to
"OFF"  on the H.323 settings screen
(Page 113).
• When  "ON" is selected, the IP address of
the WAN side will be displayed for the unit
information on the Home screen (Page  30).
"WAN IP Address" : Enter the WAN IP address of
the router.
Note
•If the IP address contains 1 or 2 digit
numbers, enter these numbers as they are.
Do not enter like [.001].
Example: The IP address is [192.168.0.1].
– Correct entry: [192.168.0.1]
– Wrong entry: [192.168.000.001]
" RTP and RTCP for Audio ": Enter the port number
( 5100 –5194 ) for RTP and RTCP for Audio.
" RTP and RTCP for Video ": Enter the port number
( 5200 –5294 ) for RTP and RTCP for Video.
"Camera Control" : Enter the port number ( 5300–
5394 ) for controlling a video camera.
"SIP (2-Point)" : Enter the port number for 2-party
video conference calls ( 5000–5099 ) for
communication using a SIP server.
Note
•If the port number is changed, the IP
address and the changed port number (IP
address: port number) will be displayed for
the unit information on the Home screen
(Page 30).
"SIP (Multi-Point)" : Enter the port number for
multiple-party video conference calls ( 55000–
55099 ) for communication using a SIP server.
Note
•This setting cannot be changed when
"SIP"  is set to  "OFF" on the call type
settings screen (Page 111).
"H.245" : Enter the port number for H.245 ( 5500–
5595 ).
Note
•This setting cannot be changed when  "H.
323"  is set to  "OFF" on the call type settings
screen (Page 111).
• For the following items, a number will be
automatically added to the value that you
enter. The total number indicates the range
of available port numbers for the items.
– "RTP and RTCP for Audio"
– "RTP and RTCP for Video"
– "Camera Control"
– "H.245"
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							Making Audio Input Settings
Note•These settings are for adjusting the input audio
handling.
• Changing either of these settings to  "OFF" may
result in degradation of the sound quality during
a video conference call.
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. Press  [
] twice.
• The third page is displayed.
3. Use  [
][] to select  "Audio Input"  and press
[Enter] .
• The audio input settings screen is displayed.
4.Use  [][] to select the following items for input:
"Echo Canceller" : Use [
][] to select whether
to enable the echo canceller feature.
– "ON"  (default): Enables the echo canceller
feature.
– "OFF" : Disables the echo canceller feature.
"Auto Gain Control" : Use [
][] to select
whether to enable the auto gain control feature.
– "ON"  (default): Enables the auto gain control
feature.
– "OFF" : Disables the auto gain control feature.
5. Press  [G].
• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings is
displayed.
6. Use  [
][] to select  "Yes" and press  [Enter].
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
7.Press  [Home] .
• The Home screen is displayed.
Making HDMI Settings
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. Press  [
] twice.
• The third page is displayed.
3. Use  [
][] to select  "HDMI Settings"  and press
[Enter] .
• The HDMI settings screen is displayed.
4.Use  [][] to select the following items for input:
" One Touch Play ": Use  [
][] to select  "ON" or
"OFF"  (default).
Note
•Normally, select  "OFF". Changing this
settings to  "ON" may cause the image to
change automatically depending on the
model of the connected video camera.
"Standby" : Use [
][] to select  "ON" or
"OFF"  (default).
Note
•Changing this settings to  "ON" will cause
the video camera (Main, Sub) to
synchronize and enter screen standby
mode when the unit enters screen standby
mode.
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							Saving the Operation Log
The operation log is saved on a USB memory device.
The saved operation log can be used to specify the
cause when problems occur. For details, contact your
dealer.
Note
•A mass storage class (FAT16 or FAT32 format)
compatible USB memory device can be used
with this unit.
• The following types of USB memory devices
cannot be used:
– U3 smart drives (USB memory devices
compatible with the U3 platform)
– USB memory devices with security features
– USB memory devices formatted using
NTFS
– USB memory devices with multiple LUNs
(Logical Unit Numbers)
– USB memory devices formatted with
multiple partitions
• USB memory devices are not guaranteed to
fully operate. For details, contact your dealer.
• To re-connect a USB memory device, make
sure to fully remove the USB memory device
before connecting it again.
• Confirm the USB memory device has sufficient
free space (at least 5 MB) before using it.
1. Connect the USB memory device to the USB jack
on the back of the unit (Page 19).
Note
•Make sure that the USB memory device is
connected correctly.
2. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
3. Press  [
] three times.
• The fourth page is displayed.
4.Use  [][] to select  "Save Log"  and press
[Enter] .
• The save operation log screen is displayed.
5.Press  [Enter] .
• The operation log will begin saving.
Note
•While the operation log is being saved, do
not remove the USB memory device. This
could damage the unit or corrupt the data.
• The file saved to the USB memory device
will be named "hdvclogall_XXXX.tar". The
software version you are using is displayed
as "XXXX".
The file name of the operation log is always
the same: "hdvclogall_XXXX.tar".
Therefore, each time you save the
operation log, previous data on the USB
memory device will be overwritten. To keep
previously saved data, make a backup of
that data before saving the new data.
6. Check the result (successful/failed) and press
[Enter] .
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
7. Press  [Home] .
• The Home screen is displayed.
8. Remove the USB memory device.
Note
•To prevent data leakage from the USB memory
device, make sure to erase all data from the
USB memory device before disposing of,
lending, or returning it.
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							Activating Enhanced Features
You can activate features by enhancing the unit’s
software. To activate the feature, you must obtain a
registration key from your dealer. First, provide your
dealer with the Activation Key No. and Registration ID
written on the activation key card, and the unit’s MPR
ID. The dealer will enter this information into the Key
Management System and then issue you with the
registration key.
To Confirm the MPR ID
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. Press  [
] three times.
• The fourth page is displayed.
3. Use  [
][] to select  "Enhancement"  and press
[Enter] .
• The software enhancement screen is
displayed. Check the field  "MPR ID" (A ).
To Register the Registration Key
Registering the registration key you acquired activates
the enhanced features.
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. Press  [
] three times.
• The fourth page is displayed.
3.Use  [][] to select  "Enhancement"  and press
[Enter] .
• The software enhancement screen is
displayed.
Note
•Features that have already been activated
are displayed in  "Activated Features" , as
follows:
– "4-Point Connection" : The feature for
making multiple-party video conference
calls is enabled (KX-VC300 only).
– "1080 Full HD" : The feature for sending
images in Full HD resolution is enabled
(KX-VC300 only).
– "None" : No features have been activated.
4. Press  [G].
• The registration key input screen is displayed.
5.Enter the 16-digit registration key.
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							6.Press  [G].
• A dialog box to confirm the saving of settings
and system restart after saving is displayed.
7. Use  [
][] to select  "Yes" and press  [Enter].
• The system will automatically restart to reflect
changes to system settings.
Note
•If the registration key you entered is invalid,
"Failed Registration Key code
authentication."  is displayed. Repeat the
procedure from step  5. If this message is
displayed even when you have correctly
input the registration key that was issued,
contact your dealer.
• Only one registration key can be registered
at once. To register multiple registration
keys for enabling multiple features, a restart
is necessary for each registration.
• Activated features can also be checked on
the enhanced feature confirmation screen
(Page 104).
Updating Software
Note •If you want to update software using a USB
memory device, connect the USB memory
device to the USB jack on the back of the unit
in advance (Page 19).
• To update the software, make sure you are
using a version later than 3.00 (not including
3.00).
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. When using IP mode:
Press  [
] three times.
• The fourth page is displayed.
When using NAT Traversal mode:
Press  [
] twice.
• The third page is displayed.
3.Use  [][] to select  "Software update"  and
press  [Enter] .
• The software update screen is displayed.
4.Use  [][] to select  "Update Method " and press
[Enter] .
5. Use  [
][] to select  "Network"  or "USB"  and
press  [Enter] .
– "Network" : Updates the software from the
network.
– "USB" : Updates the software from a USB
memory device.
Note
•If you want to select  "USB", contact your
dealer for the details.
6. When "Automatic Version Check" is set to
"ON" (Page 110):
The latest software version is displayed next to
"Available Software version :" . Proceed to step
7  if there is an update available.
When "Automatic Version Check" is set to
"OFF" (Page 110) or when "Update Method" is
set to "USB" in Step 5:
Use  [
][] to select  "Software updates"  and
press  [Enter] .
• The system checks for version updates. The
latest software version will be displayed next to
"Available Software version :" . Proceed to
step  7 if there is an update available.
7. Use  [
][] to select  "Update Software Now"
and press  [Enter].
• A dialog box to confirm the updating of your
software is displayed.
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							Note•Please carefully read and confirm the
cautions in the dialog box before
proceeding to the next step.
8. Use  [
][] to select  "Yes" and press  [Enter].
• The update is automatically downloaded and
installed.
• To complete the update, the system will
automatically restart twice. Before each restart,
a message will be displayed as detailed below.
The message displayed before the first restart
The message displayed before the second restart
After the second restart, the system will start up with
the latest software.
Note
•Contact your dealer for more information on
obtaining the latest firmware and Operating
Manual.
• If the checking, downloading, or installing of a
software update fails, an error message is
displayed. Press  [Enter] to restart the system.
Please try the following:
a. Set  "DNS Server"  or "Primary DNS
Server"  in network settings (Page 93) (or
local site settings when a local site is
selected [Page 120]). Then, try updating
the software again. 
When  "DNS Server"  is set to "Auto", the
DHCP server may be the cause of the
problem. In this case, contact your network
administrator.
b. If the above step is unsuccessful, try
updating the software again later. The
network may be currently very busy.
If the retry fails several times, there might be a
problem with your communication lines. Please
contact your dealer.
Initializing a Video Camera
Note •Initialization is available only for video cameras
connected to your unit and only when you are
not on a video conference call.
• For details about compatible video camera
models, contact your dealer.
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. Press  [
] three times.
• The fourth page is displayed.
3. Use  [
][] to select  "Camera Initialize"  and
press  [Enter] .
• The video camera initialization screen is
displayed.
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							4.Use  [][] to select the video camera to be
initialized ( "Main" [default] or  "Sub").
5. Press  [R].
• A dialog box confirming whether you want to
start the video camera initialization is displayed.
6. Use  [
][] to select  "Yes" and press  [Enter].
• After the initialization is complete, the admin
menu screen is displayed.
7. Press  [Home] .
• The Home screen is displayed.
Performing System Initialization
1. Login to the administrator menu (Page 107).
• The admin menu screen is displayed.
2. Press  [
] three times.
• The fourth page is displayed.
3. Use  [
][] to select  "System Initialize"  and
press  [Enter] .
• A dialog box confirming whether you want to
start the system initialization is displayed.
4. Use  [][] to select  "Yes" and press  [Enter].
• The system will automatically restart to
complete the system initialization.
Note
•After initialization, all system settings
previously made and information stored in
the contact list and call history are cleared.
• Features activated due to software
enhancement (Page 117) are not cleared.
Making Local Site
Settings
You can register up to 10 local sites. The same unit can
be used in multiple meeting rooms without the need to
change the network or connection mode settings.
Registering a Local Site
1. Press  [Menu] .
• The Menu screen is displayed.
2. Use  [
][] to select  "Select local site"  and
press  [Enter] .
• The select local site screen is displayed.
3. Use  [
][] to select  "Not Registered " and press
[B] .
• The local site settings screen is displayed.
4.Use  [][] to select the following items for input:
• The following items are displayed over 3 pages.
To view all the items, press  [R] to move to the
next page, and press  [B] to move to the
previous page.
• If you press  [G] on any of three pages, the
settings for all the three screens will be saved.
Note
•If the required settings are not specified on
all of the screens, pressing  [G] on any of the
screens will not save the settings. Save the
settings only after you have specified all the
required settings. The following settings are
required:
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