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 
camera after showing images from a 
computer or sub video camera 
(Page 74, 78).
Press to display the Menu screen 
(Page 32).
Press to end a call.
Press to confirm the selected item or 
entered information.
Press to return to the previous 
screen.
Press to adjust the volume during a 
call. Press [+] to increase and [–] to 
decrease the volume (Page 64).
Press to select a tone (equalizer) 
setting during a call (Page 68).
Press to mute the microphone 
during a call, so that the other party 
cannot hear your voice (Page 65).
Press to display your contact list. 
This can be pressed while the 
following screens are displayed:
 Home screen
 Menu screen
 Computer’s screen/sub video
  camera’s image (when not on a
  video conference call) Press to show your computer’s 
screen on your and the other party’s 
display during a video conference 
call. When not on a video conference 
call, the computer screen is shown 
on your display only (Page 70).
Press to enter screen standby mode 
(Page 23).
Press to make or manually answer 
video conference calls (Page 37, 47).
Press to move the cursor and select 
items.
Press to display the Home screen 
(Page 31).
Used for controlling a PTZ (Pan, Tilt, 
Zoom) camera or a FIX camera 
either at your end or the other party’s 
end (Page 59). Press to select the feature assigned 
to each color. Available features are 
displayed in the guide area (Page 
31).
Press to display the connection 
status of the network and peripheral 
devices (Page 80).
Press to dial or perform settings where inputting digits/characters is 
required (Page 116).  
						

							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): Microphone is muted.
Green (on): Transmitting
Orange (blinking in 1 second intervals): Starting up
Off: No transmission in progress or microphone disabled because headset is connected, etc.
Note
•Up to 4 Digital Boundary Microphones can be connected in cascade.
• Analog Boundary Microphones cannot be connected in cascade.
• Contact your dealer for purchase information.
Federal Communications Commission Requirements Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
FCC Caution To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting
to other devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Canada Users This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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							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.
• Maintenance is being performed.Red flashing•A serious error has occurred.Off•Power is off.
• In screen standby mode
*1
Devices such as the display or video camera operate with a particular field frequency, depending on their video format. For details
on the field frequency, contact your dealer.
Screen Standby When there is no video conference call transmission, and the remote control is not operated for more than 10
minutes (default), or when the remote control’s  [Video Out On/Off] button is pressed, the unit enters screen
standby mode. Video out to the display is suspended and the status LED turns off.
Screen standby mode ends when the remote control is operated, or when a video conference call is received.
Notice
•If screen standby mode ends and no image is visible, check to see if the display or video camera’s
power saving settings are enabled. Check each device ’s manual for more information about its power
saving settings.
Note
•You can change the length of time until the unit enters screen standby mode (Page 97).
• The unit will not enter screen standby mode while displaying a computer’s screen or a sub video
camera’s image, even if the remote control is not operated for a period of time.
• When the remote control is operated and screen standby mode ends, the Home screen will be
displayed.
• If a button is pressed on the remote control to end screen standby mode, that button ’s operation is not
performed in that case.
• If screen standby mode begins while editing information in the contact list or other screen, any unsaved
changes will be lost.
• It takes about 7 seconds to return from screen standby mode. (The length of time may vary depending
on the type of display you are using.)
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							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 HDMI cable ( B).
Note
•If your display is not compatible with HDMI,
use a component cable (Page 28). Since
sound signals are not transmitted when
using a component cable, connect an
amplifier/active speaker (Page 28), or use
the display’s speakers (Page 28).
3. Connect a microphone.
Digital Boundary Microphone (optional)
(KX-VC600 only)
Connect the Digital Boundary Microphone to the
MIC (Digital) jack on the back of the unit using the
proprietary cable ( C).
• Use only the included cable.
• Push and turn the connector of the proprietary
cable until it clicks. If the connector does not
click, try reconnecting the cable with the top and
bottom of the connector reversed.
Analog Boundary Microphone (optional)
Connect the Analog Boundary Microphone to the
MIC (Analog) jack on the back of the unit using the
proprietary cable ( D).
• Use only the included cable.
• Ensure that the arrow on the connector of the
proprietary cable is facing up when you insert
the cable. When you disconnect the cable, grip
the connector securely and pull it out.
General-purpose microphone
Connect the microphone to the Audio In L/R jack on
the back of the unit using the stereo pin plug cable
( E ) after amplifying the signal to line level using a
device such as a microphone amplifier.
• Connect the microphone correctly, as follows:
– Left channel  ® L
– Right channel  ® R
Note
•When connecting both the Boundary
Microphone and a general-purpose
microphone, both microphones can be used
simultaneously.
• When connecting a headset, refer to  "About
Headset (Page 27)".
4. Connect to the network.
• Connect a router to the LAN jack on the back of
the unit using a category 5 or greater LAN cable
( F ).
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F
To each device To a router
To a displayTo a general - purpose microphone
To an AC outlet
A D
C
B
E  
						

							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 the AC adaptor included with the unit.
7. Plug in the power cord into the power outlet.
• Choose an outlet that is convenient for
plugging/unplugging.
System Layout Examples
Display and Main Video Camera
Place the display and main video camera at the same
side of the room.
Note
•If you use speakers, refer to "Amplifier/Active
Speaker Connection" (Page 28).
Digital Boundary Microphones (KX-VC600
only)
Up to 4 Digital Boundary Microphones can be
connected in cascade. There are no separate terminals
for input and output on the Boundary Microphones.
Also, an Analog Boundary Microphone and
general-purpose microphones can be used
simultaneously.
Note
•Make sure that the microphones are placed at
least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the display and
speakers.
• Do not connect more than 4 Digital Boundary
Microphones. Doing so will cause all Digital
Boundary Microphones to stop working. If an
Analog Boundary Microphone is also
connected, all audio input from the Analog
Boundary Microphone will also stop working.
• 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 approximately
1.8  Mbps in a 2 -party video conference call
with the HD Visual Communication Unit
using SIP.
– The MIC position is set manually to  "Center
stereo"  (Page 99), or when setting the
MIC position automatically with a Digital
Boundary Microphone connected to the unit
and no Analog Boundary Microphone
connected to the unit at the same time
(Page 98).
• If a headset is connected, audio from the
headset microphone is given priority, and audio
from Digital Boundary Microphones is no longer
picked up.
The range of each microphone (the radius of the circle
with a microphone at the center) varies according to the
level of surrounding and the number of microphones
being used. Place microphones accordingly, referring
to the following table.
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							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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Microphone
4 m
(13.1 ft) 4 m
(13.1 ft)
MicrophoneDisplay
4 m
(13.1 ft)Microphone Microphone
Microphone
Microphone
4 m
(13.1 ft)
4 m
(13.1 ft)
4 m
(13.1 ft)
Display MicrophoneMicrophone
MicrophoneMicrophone
4 m
(13.1 ft)
4 m
(13.1 ft)
4 m
(13.1 ft)
4 m
(13.1 ft)
Display  
						

							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 approximately
1.8  Mbps in a 2 -party video conference call
with the HD Visual Communication Unit
using SIP.
– You are not using Digital Boundary
Microphones and an Analog Boundary
Microphone together.
• If a headset is connected, audio from the
headset microphone is given priority, and audio
from Analog Boundary Microphones is no
longer picked up.
The range of the microphone (the radius of the circle
with a microphone at the center) varies according to the
level of surrounding noise. Place the microphone
accordingly, referring to the following table.
Noise level/
Micro– phoneA quiet room
(40 dBspl A)A regularroom
(45 dBspl A)A noisyroom
(50 dBspl A)
1
approx.2 m
(approx. 6.5 ft)approx.1.5 m
(approx. 4.9 ft)approx. 1 m
(approx. 3.3 ft)
Layout examples (a regular room)
(the gray circle indicates the microphone’s range):
About 60° around the connector side is outside the
microphone’s range.
About Headset
You can connect a headset to the headset jack on the
front of the unit.
Note
•Check the headphone connector ( A) and the
microphone connector ( B), and then connect
the headset.
• If a Boundary Microphone and a headset are
connected at the same time, audio from the
headset microphone is given priority, and audio
from Boundary Microphones is no longer picked
up.
• If a general -purpose microphone and a headset
are connected at the same time, audio from
both sources is picked up.
• If a headset is connected, audio will not be
played through the display or speakers.
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MicrophoneMicrophoneMicrophoneApprox. Approx. 
6060° Approx. 
60°
2 m (6.5 ft) A
B
Headset  
						

							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, as follows:
Notice
•Place the speakers either side of the display. If
you place the display at the front of the room
and the speakers at the back, the microphone ’s
left/right spatial direction may be reversed, and
the orientation of the image and sound will not
match on the other party’s side.
Connecting the Display with a
Component Cable
If your display does not have an HDMI terminal, use a
component cable for connection.
1. Connect the display to the Component terminal on
the back of the unit using a component cable.
Note
•To use the display’s speakers to output audio,
connect the display to the Audio Out L/R jack
( Page  19) on the back of the unit using a stereo
pin plug cable.
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Main 
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camera Display Speaker
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							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 NAT status (if using the Static
NAT feature), and encryption status indication icons.
Note
•When selecting a local site ( Page 123), the selected local site ’s information is displayed. The local
site name is displayed instead of the unit’s name. The information displayed differs depending on
the local site’s connection mode (Page 120).
• If the local site name, SIP user name, H.323 extension, or H.323 name is too long to display, it will
be shortened and ended with "...".
Encryption Status Indication Icons
The status of the encryption settings for SIP/H.323 is indicated by icons. The icon changes as follows:
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B
C
DF
E