Panasonic KX-THA16 Video phone feature, Making a video call, Compatibility, Connection quality

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uVideo Phone

Video phone feature

The unit can be used to make and answer video calls, which allow you and the person you are talking to to see each other in real time.

Important:

LIn order to use this feature on an intercom call, you must have another compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA12/ KX-THA16/KX-THA17).

LDuring a video call, the call waiting tone is not heard and you cannot answer the 2nd call on the same line.

LOnly 1 person at a time can have a video call with an outside party.

Note:

LIt may take time to connect the video call between you and the other party. When the video connection is completed, “Preparing” disappears from the display and you can start talking with the other party.

LFor privacy, you can set privacy image (page 31) in advance. When a video call starts, the unit sends the privacy image to the other party instead of your live video.

LIf you subscribe to Call Waiting service, the call waiting signal may disrupt the video call. To keep the line quality stable, you may temporarily disable Call Waiting service before making a call. Please consult your service provider for the code to disable this service.

Compatibility

To have a video call with the other party, the other party must also have a compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA12/ KX-THA16/KX-THA17) with the base unit (KX-TH102) or ITU-T H.324 compatible device. To maximize the performance capabilities, we highly recommend that both you and the other party have a compatible Panasonic unit (KX-THA12/ KX-THA16/KX-THA17) to have a video call.

LDepending on the compatibility of the other party’s video phone, both video and voice call may be disconnected even if you press {VIDEO OFF} or {VIDEO} to switch to a voice call.

Connection quality

The quality of video calls depends on the quality of the connection between your phone and the other party’s phone. If connection quality degrades during a video call and kor lturns red, the unit may change the call to a voice call automatically and the video connection may end.

Making a video call

1 During a call, press {VIDEO ON} or {VIDEO} to start the video call.

LAim the camera lens toward yourself by rotating the lens.

LYour unit displays a view of yourself until the video call is connected, then it displays the live video of the other party.

LEither caller can begin a video call by pressing {VIDEO ON} or {VIDEO}. If both parties press {VIDEO ON} or {VIDEO} at the same time, the video call connection may fail, returning you to voice call.

2 To switch to a voice call, press {VIDEO OFF} or {VIDEO}.

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Contents Operating Instructions Introduction Feature highlights Telephone and monitoring featuresNmulti Talk V USB Utility Multi Talk V softwareNmulti Talk V Printing Utility Accessory information Other additional/replacement accessoriesAccessory item Order number Sales and support informationHandsets max Expanding your phone systemOther devices max Various features using the optional units KX-THA12/KX-THA17 KX-THA16KX-THA13 KX-THA12/KX-THA17 KX-THA16 AB C KX-THA11 KX-THA12/KX-THA17 KX-THA16KX-THA14 KX-THA11KX-THA17 Conditions for using the unit’s built-in camera For best performanceLocation/Noise EnvironmentConnecting the AC adaptor Setting up the unitBattery installation Battery strength Battery icon Battery chargePanasonic battery performance Operation Operating time Connecting the corded headset Battery replacementHeadset Optional Controls Adjusting the camera lens angle Display Display itemsDisplayed Meaning item Displayed MeaningSoft keys Menu iconsSetting the unit before use Registering the unitRegistering the unit Deregistering the unitAdjusting the speaker volume Making a call using the redial listPause button for PBX/long distance service users Making callsUseful features during a call Answering callsTemporary tone dialing for rotary/pulse service users Using the other line during a callClarity booster Voice enhancerPhonebook Adding items to the phonebookFinding and calling a phonebook item Character table for entering names KeyEditing/correcting a mistake Searching for a name by initialEditing items in the phonebook Erasing items in the phonebookQuick dial EditChain dial Copying phonebook itemsPhonebook iSELECT Copy all items iSELECTUsing Caller ID service Caller ID featuresTalking Caller ID Private name displayCaller list Ringer IDPicture ID Viewing the caller list and calling backCaller ID number auto edit feature Clear iOFF Editing a caller’s phone number before calling back321-5555 Erasing all itemsVideo phone feature Making a video callCompatibility Connection qualityUseful settings during a video call Display mode iSELECTAnswering a video call Brightness iSELECTTaking/showing a picture during a video call Upside down iSELECTVideo phone settings Video phone modeVideo access Hold optionsIntercom feature Transferring a callTransferring a call to the answering system Conference callsConference call with 2 outside calls Joining a conversation Call shareCall privacy Monitoring feature Enabling monitoring accessAudio monitor Monitoring audio in the roomVideo monitor Camera & Audio iSELECTCordless camera KX-THA13 If Camera detect is displayedStored images iSELECT Erasing all images in the cordless cameraCordless camera KX-THA13 Press Call button Useful display settings while monitoringSharpness HMonitoring BrightnessTaking a picture Large320x240Picture gallery Erasing imagesOFF Editing the image title Erasing the selected imageRinger settings Ringer volumeRinger tone Ringer tone iSELECTCustomize ring iSELECT Playback iSELECT Playing back a songStop iOFF Display settings Interrupt toneWallpaper Interrupt tone iSELECTSlide show Display colorDisplay contrast Adding images to the play listSetting the slide show speed Setting the slide show time-outTurning the slide show on Selecting a play pattern in a slide showOther settings Setting the background musicTime adjustment Caller ID subscribers only Date and timeSetting telephone line Changing the unit nameKey tone Caller ID number auto editMemory status Customer support Customer support iSELECTAnswering system feature Useful features during playbackListening to messages Memory capacityKey Command Answering system commandsClear Configuring a cellular phone Making calls using the phonebookMaking calls Answering callsUsing the land line during a cellular call Putting a cellular call on holdRinger settings for cellular calls Ringer for cell iSELECT 3 Ringer volume iSELECTTransferring a cellular call Ringer for cell iSELECT 3 Ringer tone iSELECTConference call with a cellular call and land line call Conference callsConference call with a cellular call and an intercom call Print settings Selecting the IP address modeSetting the TCP port number Automatic setup AutoUsing Wake on LAN WOL Connecting to a computer networkSelecting a computer Printing images Printing images in the picture gallery or play listAuto print iSELECT Menu iStop print i SelectConnecting the USB cable to the unit System requirements for your computerCPU RAMError messages/icons Error messagesTitle error IncompleteInvalid Please registerRF connect error PC search errorIP address is wrong Subnet mask isPrinting error icons Error icon Cause & solution Radio frequency connect errorPC connect error Process errorRecharge battery is General use Problem Cause & solutionProgrammable settings Problem Cause & solution Making/answering calls, intercom Problem Cause & solution Phonebook Problem Cause & solution Caller ID Problem Cause & solutionVideo phone Problem Cause & solution Problem Cause & solutionVideo monitor Problem Cause & solution Battery recharge Problem Cause & solution Answering system Problem Cause & solutionCamera detect is Reset button Responsible party FCC and other informationFCC Warning Battery InstallationMedical Specifications Customer Services Directory Customer servicesPanasonic Corporation WarrantyNorth America Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Direct command chart/programming index Ringer volume Time adjustment*1Monitor access Video accessIP address mode ToneAuto Network connect Select printerIndex Multi Talk VIndex Page Page Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc When you ship the productCopyright

KX-THA16 specifications

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