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Operating Instructions
5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless Camera
Model No. KX-TGA593AL
Indoor Use Only
This cordless camera is an accessory unit for use with Panasonic
base units KX-TG5961AL/KX-TG5971AL/KX-TG5976AL. You must
register this cordless camera with your base unit before it can be used.
Camera monitoring requires a colour display handset (KX-
TGA591AL).
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 2 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Table of Contents Introduction Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . 5 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preparation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting up the cordless camera . . . . . . . 9 Symbols used in these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 3 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic 5.8 GHz expandable digital cordless camera. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here. Feature highlight Camera monitoring using the colour display handset Important: L This unit is compatible only with the 5.8 G
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 4 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Introduction Accessory information Included accessories No. Accessory item Quantity 1 AC adaptor for cordless camera 1 2 Wall-mounting adaptor for cordless camera 1 3 Call button for cordless camera 1 123 4
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 5 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Introduction CAUTION: Important safety Installation L Do not touch the plug with wet hands. instructions L The AC adaptor is used as the main When using the product, basic safety disconnect device. Ensure that the AC precautions should always be followed to outlet is installed near the product and is reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or easily accessible. personal injury. 1. Read and understand all instructions. WARNING: 2. Ke
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 6 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Introduction regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care For best performance facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Avoiding noise This unit communicates using radio Notice waves. L Please ensure that a separate For maximum distance and noise-free telephone, not dependent on local operation, we recommend placing the power, is available for emergenc
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 7 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Introduction Conditions for using the cordless camera L The cordless camera is intended for indoor use only. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may damage the camera lens. L Use the cordless camera in a bright place such as under daylight or a well-lit room. L Do not use the cordless camera in the following places: – near incandescent lamps. – near any electrical appliance that emits a strong radio signal. –
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 8 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Preparation Controls A B G C E H F D A Antenna E Indicator B Camera lens F DIP switches C MIC (Microphone) G Speaker D {Call button} H PROG. (Programme) Understanding the cordless camera indicator The cordless camera indicator shows the status as follows. Status Description Red (flashing rapidly) L The cordless camera is not registered. Register the cordless camera (page 13). L The cordless camera is out of range. Locate the cordless
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 9 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Preparation Setting up the cordless camera Connecting the AC adaptor and the call button Connect the AC adaptor cord by pressing the plug firmly (A). Connect the call button cord until it clicks into the unit (B). L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV235AL. B Hooks (230–240 V AC, A 50/60 Hz) Note: L When the AC adaptor is connected, the indicator lights in red then starts flashing. L The AC adaptor must remain connected
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 10 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Preparation Adjusting the cordless camera lens angle Aim the camera lens by pushing the tab (A) and rotating the lens forward or backward. L Using the handset, confirm that the area you want to monitor from the cordless camera is displayed (page 14). A Approx. 40° Approx. 40° Note: L Do not touch the camera lens (page 8). 10
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 11 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Preparation Setting the DIP switches DIP switches (Default position: ON) ON 1 23 OFF*1 You can set the following functions by using the DIP switch 1 to 3. Slide each switch with a pointed object such as a pen as necessary. After repositioning the DIP switches to your preferred settings, unplug the AC adaptor then reconnect it. The cordless camera is reset to these settings. *1 DIP switch Function ON (default) OFF 1 Image orientation
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 12 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Preparation Symbols used in these operating instructions Symbol Meaning { }: button name/soft key name The words in the brackets indicate button names/ soft key names on the handset and base unit. Example: Unit keys: {INTERCOM}, {OFF} Soft keys: {CALL} Example: 1{INTERCOM} 1 Press {INTERCOM}. 2 Select the desired cordless 2 Push the joystick up or down to select the desired camera. i {CALL} cordless camera, then press {CALL}. 3{MUTE}
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 13 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Preparation Deregistering the cordless Registering the cordless camera camera The base unit can cancel the registration of a registered cordless camera. Register the cordless camera to a KX- TG5961AL/KX-TG5971AL/KX-TG5976AL Important: base unit. L Before deregistering, confirm the cordless camera’s extension number 1 Base unit: from the handset (colour display models Press and hold {INTERCOM} until the only: KX-TGA591AL). IN US
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 14 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Camera Monitoring L While monitoring you cannot place the handset on the base unit or charger. The Camera monitoring monitoring connection will be cancelled. using a handset L The cordless camera may not page handsets in the following conditions: – when other users are on an intercom or conference call. – when electrical interference is emitted from electrical devices. – while you are on a call with the handset. (In this case yo
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 15 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Camera Monitoring You can talk to the handset user. Speak Paging using the cordless camera clearly into the MIC. audio sensor Handset display item for camera Important: monitoring L You can adjust the audio detection sensitivity (page 17). Displayed Meaning item 1 Cordless camera: Example: The handset is connected The cordless camera detects sound. z to the cordless camera. L The cordless camera produces a When flashing: camera to
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 16 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Camera Monitoring Paging using the cordless camera call Useful settings while camera button monitoring With a colour display handset (KX- 1 Cordless camera: TGA591AL), you can set the camera Press {Call button}. settings while monitoring. L The cordless camera produces a camera tone and pages the handsets Important: for 1 minute. L Each time you press {OPTION}, the right soft key switches between {BRIGHT}, {ZOOM}, and {SENSOR}.
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 17 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Camera Monitoring Setting the audio detection sensitivity The cordless camera features a sensor that detects human voices such as a baby cry. Sounds other than human voices may be difficult to detect. To use this feature, confirm that the cordless camera is located in a place where it can easily detect voices. Once the sensor has detected sound, the cordless camera pages the handset. To use the audio detection feature of the c
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 18 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Useful Information Wall mounting The cordless camera can be mounted by the standard mounting or upside down mounting. CAUTION: L Mount the cordless camera on the stable location where the unit can be adequately supported when installing. L The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 19 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Useful Information Mounting the cordless camera on the wall Standard mounting 1 Drive the screws (not included) into the 2 Mount the cordless camera (A), then wall at a recommended height of 1.8 m slide it down (B) and to the right (C) or below using the wall mount template until it is secure. as a guide (page 20). L To aim the camera lens, see page 10. A 50.8 mm B C Screws (230–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) Upside down mounting L The image
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TGA593AL(e).book Page 20 Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:01 PM Useful Information About the screws for wall mounting L Use the recommended screw size below. L Drive the mounting screws leaving enough length from the wall to hook the cordless camera. Space Max. 9.3 mm Max. 4.5 mm Removing the wall-mounting adaptor Press and hold the hold button (A) on the left side of the wall-mounting plate. Slide the cordless camera to the right (B). A B Wall mount template for the cordless camera 50.8 mm 20
