Panasonic manual Connecting KX-VC500, Boundary Microphone optional, General-purpose microphone

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Preparation

Connecting the

KX-VC500

This section describes how to connect the main video camera, display, microphone, LAN cable and power cord.

E

F

2.Connect the display.

•Connect the display to the HDMI terminal on the back of the KX-VC500 using an HDMI cable (B).

Note

• If your display is not compatible with HDMI,

use a component cable (Page 23). Since

sound signals are not transmitted when

using a component cable, connect an

amplifier/active speaker. (Page 23)

3. Connect a microphone.

Boundary Microphone (optional)

Connect the Boundary Microphone to the MIC jack

on the back of the KX-VC500 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

To a router

To grounded AC outlet

click, try reconnecting the cable with the top and

bottom of the connector reversed.

General-purpose microphone

C

A

D B

To each device

To a display

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 KX-VC500 using an HDMI cable (A).

Connect the microphone to the Audio In L/R jack on the back of the KX-VC500 using the stereo pin plug cable (D) 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.

4.Connect to the network.

•Connect a router to the LAN jack on the back of the KX-VC500 using a category 5 or greater LAN cable (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.

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Contents Operating Manual Feature Highlights Lifelike Visual CommunicationSimply Operated Visual Communication Stabilized Communication QualityTrademarks Open Source SoftwareSelectable Video Source Encrypted CommunicationPrecaution Table of Contents Input For Your Safety Power and Ground ConnectionOperating Safeguards Installation Power About the Operating Environment About Moving the DeviceOther Keep the device at least 10 cm 4 in away from all wallsData Security Privacy and Right of PublicityPreventing Data Loss Preventing Data DisclosureFederal Communications Commission Requirements FCC CautionPart Names and Usage Main Unit FrontMain Unit Back Remote Control Boundary Microphone Optional Accessory Federal Communications Commission RequirementsFor Canada Users MIC Mute buttonLED Patterns Screen StandbyLED pattern StatusPreparation General-purpose microphone Connecting KX-VC500Boundary Microphone optional System Layout Examples Display and Main Video CameraRoom Noise Level Micro Phone DBsplANoisy Connecting the Display with a Component Cable Amplifier/Active Speaker ConnectionTurning the Power On/Off Screen Display Home Screen Idle ScreenMenu Screen Idle Screen Menu ListVideo Conference Call Screen Making a Video Conference Call Calling from the Home Screen Operation with the Main UnitStarting a Video Conference Select Contact List using and press Enter ABC Starting a Video Conference Example When using Input screen Calling by Entering an IP AddressStarting a Video Conference Incoming Call History Calling from the Call HistoryOutgoing Call History Starting a Video Conference When Manual Answer is Set Answering a Video Conference CallWhen Automatic Answer is Set Press Layout Other Site Layout Both Sites Layout This Site LayoutPress Layout Screen Layout Example When using LayoutDisplay Press Layout Changing the Screen Layout Remote sites All Sites This Site Adjusting the Volume Press Volume +Press MIC Mute Muting the Microphone Operation with the Remote ControlMuting the Microphone Reducing Microphone Noise Adjusting the Tone Press ToneConnecting the Computer Displaying a Computer’s ScreenRefresh Rate Hz ResolutionDisplaying the Computer’s Screen Displaying Other Video Sources Connecting the Sub Video Camera Displaying the Sub Video Camera’s ImageDisplaying the Sub Video Camera’s Image Press Camera SubDisplaying Other Video Sources Displaying a Still Image from the Sub Video Camera Press Camera MainDisplaying the Connection Status Press StatusDisplaying Unit Information Adding Contacts to the Contact List Registering a New ContactRegistering a Single-party Contact Registering a Multiple-party ContactEditing Contact Information Deleting a ContactMulti-Point Use to select 2 sites or 3 sites Use to select Site 1, Site 2 or SiteRegistering a Contact from the Call History Use to select System Settings and press Enter Changing System SettingsSetting the Unit Name Setting the Date and Time Making Network SettingsMaking Sound Settings Use to select Network Settings and press EnterMaking Connection Settings Welcome Screen Vol Ringback Tone Vol Ring Tone VolOn default Displays the guide OFF Hides the guide Display Unit Information Setting the Mic PositionSetting the Mic Position automatically Setting the Mic Position manually Mic 1 Right side Mic 2 Center Mono Mic 3 Left side Making Remote Control Settings Remote ID enable Use to select on or OFF defaultWhen Remote ID enable is set to on When Remote ID enable is set to OFFPerforming a Network Test Performing Self DiagnosisPerforming Remote Maintenance Use to select Remote access and press EnterUse to select Language Setting and press Enter Logging in to the Administrator MenuMaking Language Settings Access mode Use to select Admin default or User Making Encryption SettingsMaking Software Update Settings Use to select Update Settings and press Enter Automatic Version Check Use to select on or OFF defaultUse to select Software update and press Enter When Automatic Version Check is set to onMaking Screen Standby Settings Use to select Update Software Now and press EnterMaking Administrator Password Settings Use to select Standby Setting and press EnterUse to select Password Settings and press Enter Performing System InitializationMaking Local Site Settings Registering a Local SiteUse to select System Initialize and press Enter Use to select Select local site and press EnterSelecting a Local Site Editing Local Site InformationDeleting Local Site Information Inputting Letters and Numbers Å Æ B C O Ô Œ É f D E É Inserting Characters Switching the Input ModeDeleting an Input Character Changing the Remote Control Batteries Cleaning the Unit Troubleshooting ProblemCause and Solution Basic OperationProblem Problem Default MIC Mute set is set to on AudioSystem Settings If These Messages Appear MessageMessage Message Message Miscellaneous System Specifications MPEG-4 AAC LDIndex When you ship the product Copyright

KX-VC500 specifications

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