Panasonic KX-TC1871CB User Manual Download

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900MHz Cordless Answering System

Model No.

KX-TC1871CB

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

Operating Instructions

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.

Preparation

Cordless Telephone

Answering System

Useful Information

Call Display Compatible

Summary of Contents for KX-TC1871CB

Page 1: ...X TC1871CB Pulse or tone dialing capability Operating Instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information Call Display Compatible ...

Page 2: ...et Cover p 15 one Handset Holder p 84 one Belt Clip p 86 one Call Display and Call Waiting Service where available are telephone company services After subscribing to Call Display this phone will display the caller s name and phone number Visual Call Waiting which displays a second caller s name and phone number while the user is on another call requires a subscription to both Call Display and Cal...

Page 3: ...or maximum distance and noise free operation the recommended base unit location is In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls Raise the antenna If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another cordless phone s base unit noise may be heard Move away from the other cordless phone s base unit and closer to your base unit Away from electrical applia...

Page 4: ...er of Rings 29 Cordless Telephone Making Calls 30 With the Handset 30 With the Base Unit Digital Duplex Speakerphone 32 Simultaneous Keypad Dialing 34 Answering Calls 35 With the Handset 35 With the Base Unit 35 Call Display Service 36 Using the Caller List 38 Viewing the Caller List 38 Calling Back from the Caller List 39 Editing the Caller s Phone Number 40 Storing Caller List Information in the...

Page 5: ...vice 60 FLASH Button 63 Answering System Automatic Answering Operation 64 Setting the Unit to Answer Calls 64 Listening to Messages 65 From the Handset 67 Erasing Messages 68 Pager Call 69 Storing a Pager Number 70 Storing Your Home Telephone Number 72 Pager Mode Setting 74 Setting the Unit to Call a Pager 75 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 76 Setting the Remote Code 77 Voice Menu 78 Dire...

Page 6: ...IAL INTERCOM MIC HOLD FLASH CALL WAIT PAUSE RINGER IN USE CHARGE OPER TUV WXYZ DIGITAL SP PHO N E ANSWER ON Antenna p 3 14 IN USE CHARGE Indicator p 15 Display p 9 12 Charge Contacts p 16 CALL DISPLAY RINGER Button p 22 PAUSE Button p 59 LOCATOR INTERCOM Button p 56 FLASH CALLWAIT Button p 59 63 HOLD Button p 33 VOLUME _ Buttons p 23 33 REDIAL Button p 33 DIGITAL SP PHONE Speakerphone Button and I...

Page 7: ...OM MIC HOLD FLASH CALL WAIT PAUSE RINGER IN USE CHARGE OPER TUV WXYZ DIGITAL SP PHO N E ANSWER ON ANSWER ON Button and Indicator p 64 65 68 MIC Microphone p 23 32 56 DIRECTORY Button p 52 CALL DISPLAY Button p 38 CALL DISPLAY NEW MESSAGE Button p 65 STOP EXIT Button p 23 38 66 SKIP FF Button p 38 52 66 REPEAT REW Button p 38 52 66 GREETING EDIT Button p 23 41 ERASE CLEAR Button p 24 43 68 TONE But...

Page 8: ...CH PLAYBACK REPEAT SKIP PAGER NEW MSG ALL MSG ANS ON STO P ANS OFF Antenna TONE Button p 58 TALK Button p 30 35 INTERCOM CLEAR Button p 31 43 55 56 Navigator Key BACK fi FWD EDIT fl p 20 25 31 38 48 49 DIRECT Button p 45 46 REDIAL PAUSE Button p 30 31 59 Display p 9 10 FLASH CALL WAIT PLAYBACK Button p 59 63 67 82 FUNCTION EXIT CH Channel Button p 20 25 30 38 Charge Contacts p 16 Headset Jack p 86...

Page 9: ...ctory When a call is received the display shows the caller s name and number after the first ring This is a name from the Caller List The display shows the caller s name the caller s number the time and date of the last call ex Jan 12 11 20 AM and the number of times called ex 3 times This is a name from the directory The stored name and phone number are displayed A second call is received during ...

Page 10: ...earch from the oldest call press p 38 To go to the directory list press FWD EDIT fl Directory key During a conversation the display shows the length of the call ex 1 hour 6 minutes and 35 seconds The battery strength is also displayed p 15 The handset has lost communication with the base unit Place the handset on the base unit and try again BACK fi or FWD EDIT fl was pressed while the handset was ...

Page 11: ...he directory memory is full p 42 48 BACK fi or FWD EDIT fl was pressed while the base unit was not in the standby mode The unit is in answering system programming mode p 25 The handset is operating the answering system remotely p 82 During a programming procedure the handset has lost communication with the base unit Move closer to the base unit Ringer off Directory full Remote operation Answering ...

Page 12: ... p 26 This display will be shown when CALL DISPLAY is pressed To search from the most recent call press SKIP FF New key To search from the oldest call press REPEAT REW Old key p 38 Your greeting message was not recorded correctly Record it again p 23 A greeting message is being played p 23 The display shows the elapsed time SUN 12 00AM 5 new callers 10 messages SUN 12 00AM 0 message 5 new callers ...

Page 13: ... The pager call mode is set to ON p 75 The ringer volume is set to OFF p 22 This display will be shown when the handset is used making answering a call viewing the Caller List or directory list etc NANCY BROWN 000 222 3333 Answering SUN 12 00AM 5 new callers Message full SUN 12 00AM 5 new callers 10 messages PAGER SUN 12 00AM Ringer off 10 messages Handset in use ...

Page 14: ...ing disconnected Hooks Raise the antenna USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use To connect a standard telephone on the same line see page 87 If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display services you cannot access those services ...

Page 15: ...ing a call etc or after viewing the Caller List or directory items programming etc The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset then the display will return to the standby mode see next page The battery strength is as shown in the chart below Display prompt Battery strength Fully charged Medium Low flashing Needs to be recharged Battery Charge Place the handset on the bas...

Page 16: ... battery is fully charged you do not have to place the handset on the base unit until Recharge battery is displayed and or flashes This will maximize the battery life The battery cannot be overcharged Standby Mode Handset While off the base unit The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using the handset making answering a call viewing the Caller List or directory list etc The displa...

Page 17: ...l the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Change language 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Press or to select FRENCH Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH 1Save directory Calling pager 4 3 1 Yes C WTG options 1C...

Page 18: ...ow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Set dial mode 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Press or to select Pulse or Tone Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH 1Save directory Calling pager 4 3 1 Yes Ringer volume 1Progr...

Page 19: ... Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Set line mode 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Press or to select B or A Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH 1Save directory Calling pager 4 3...

Page 20: ...de any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds the unit will return to the standby mode Press FUNCTION EXIT CH Function menu To store an item in the directory p 48 To dial the stored pager number p 73 To select the ringer volume p 22 Press FWD EDIT fl To store a phone number in the DIRECT button p 45 To select the flash time p 63 To select the line mode p 1...

Page 21: ... until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Talk switching 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Press or to select On or Off Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH To answer a call when the Auto Talk feature is OF...

Page 22: ...tandby mode To turn the ringer ON press or in step 3 The ringer will sound at the LOW level When you replace the battery the selected ringer volume setting will return to the factory set HIGH Reprogram if necessary With the base unit Make sure the unit is in the standby mode To select HIGH preset or LOW press RINGER Each time you press the button the ringer volume will change and the selected volu...

Page 23: ...er to leave more time for recording new messages To record a greeting message 1 Press and hold GREETING EDIT until a long beep is heard 2 Talk clearly about 8 inches 20 cm away from the MIC microphone The base unit display shows the elapsed recording time If you record for over 2 minutes the unit will automatically stop recording 3 When finished press STOP EXIT To check the recorded greeting press...

Page 24: ...briefly A pre recorded greeting will be played as follows When the recording time is set to 1 minute or 3 minutes Hello we are not available now Please leave your name and phone number after the beep We will return your call When the recording time is set to Greeting only Hello we are not available now Please call again Thank you for your call Flash Memory Message Backup Messages are stored on a f...

Page 25: ...ress 0 page 26 To set the remote code press 1 page 77 To select the number of rings press 2 page 29 To select the caller s recording time press 5 page 28 To select the pager mode setting press 6 page 74 To store your home telephone number press 7 page 72 To store a pager number press page 70 The base unit display shows the setting of the selected adjustment or function Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A...

Page 26: ...ystem function menu 6 Press 0 Set time is announced If previously adjusted the day time will be heard 7 Enter the current time hour and minute using a 4 digit number Ex To set 9 30 enter 0930 8 Press to select AM or PM Press repeatedly to set the day 9 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key The unit announces the day time The clock starts working To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH Ringer vol...

Page 27: ...Display information Adjust the correct day by following the steps on page 26 If the time has not previously been set the Call Display information will not adjust the clock The Call Display information will automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving time If a power failure occurs will flash or the incorrect day time will be shown on the main unit display Reprogram the current day time In st...

Page 28: ...system function menu 6 Press 5 The current setting is displayed on the base unit 7 Press 1 2 or 3 to select the recording time 1 1 minute 2 3 minutes factory preset 3 Greeting only 8 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH If you select Greeting only the unit will answer a call with the greeting message and then hang up The unit will not record...

Page 29: ...t 7 Press 0 or 2 to 7 to set the number of rings 0 Selects Toll saver 2 7 The unit will answer after the selected number of rings 8 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH Toll saver When you call the unit from a touch tone telephone If the unit answers on the 2nd ring there is at least one new message If the unit answers on the 4th ring there ...

Page 30: ...handset on the base unit If noise interferes with the conversation Press FUNCTION EXIT CH to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit To redial the last number dialed on the handset Press TALK REDIAL PAUSE Talk 1112222 Talk 00 00 00 Talk TALK REDIAL PAUSE Display INTERCOM CLEAR FUNCTION EXIT CH With the Handset To have a hand free conversation connect the optional headset to the ha...

Page 31: ...splay will return to the length of the call Your phone comes from the factory set to MEDIUM When you replace the battery the selected receiver volume setting will return to the factory set MEDIUM Reprogram if necessary Backlit LCD display The lighted handset display will stay on for about 10 seconds after pressing a handset button or lifting the handset off the base unit Lighted handset keypad The...

Page 32: ... When the other party answers talk into the MIC microphone 4 To hang up press DIGITAL SP PHONE The indicator light goes out To switch to the handset while using the speakerphone If the handset is off the base unit press TALK If on the base unit just lift up During a call using the handset the call can be switched to the speakerphone by pressing DIGITAL SP PHONE on the base unit Talk 1112222 Talk 0...

Page 33: ... _ to decrease the speaker volume To adjust the speaker volume 8 levels while talking To increase press VOLUME To decrease press VOLUME _ To redial the last number dialed on the base unit Press DIGITAL SP PHONE REDIAL To put a call on hold Press HOLD The DIGITAL SP PHONE indicator flashes To release the hold From the base unit press DIGITAL SP PHONE From the handset press TALK or lift the handset ...

Page 34: ...3 Handset To hang up press TALK or place the handset on the base unit Useful information You can enter numbers using the base unit keypad during a call with the handset For example to access an answering service electronic banking service etc 1 Handset Press TALK 2 Handset Dial a telephone number You can also dial with base unit keypad 3 Base unit Enter the required numbers while listening to the ...

Page 35: ...K You can also answer a call by pressing any dialing button 0 to 9 or Any Key Talk Auto Talk If you set the Auto Talk feature to ON p 21 you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing TALK CALL DISPLAY TALK When the optional headset is connected p 86 make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation discon...

Page 36: ...eleted Using the list you can automatically call back a caller You can store the callers numbers from the Caller List into the directory If you subscribe to a Visual Call Waiting Call Waiting ID Service when a second call is received while talking the new caller s name and phone number will be displayed p 59 How caller information is displayed when a call is received The handset and the base unit ...

Page 37: ...rvice the display will show Unavailable Name No If a long distance call is identified and the caller s name and or number cannot be received the display will show Long distance If the caller has requested not to display his her information the display will show Private caller If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display services you cannot access those services The name d...

Page 38: ...ss SKIP FF To search from the oldest call press REPEAT REW To scroll between callers press SKIP FF or REPEAT REW 3 To exit the list press STOP EXIT The base unit will return to the standby mode 2 new callers 4 3 1 Directory Once new calls have been checked will be added If No items stored is displayed in step 1 the Caller List is empty After 5 seconds the unit will return to the standby mode If mo...

Page 39: ... Caller List 2 Press SKIP FF or REPEAT REW repeatedly to find the desired caller 3 Press DIGITAL SP PHONE The displayed phone number is dialed automatically CINDY TURNER 234 456 7890 11 20A JAN 12 a3 Talk 2344567890 3 new callers 4 3 1 Directory Calling Back from the Caller List In some cases you may have to edit the number before dialing p 40 41 Ex You may have to add 1 for long distance calls If...

Page 40: ...nds on how the telephone number is displayed in step 2 You should complete editing a number within 60 seconds 5 After editing the number you can continue with calling back or storing procedures To call back press TALK p 39 To store the number in the directory press Next key Follow the instructions on the display p 42 The number edited in step 4 will not be maintained in the Caller List Phone no Ar...

Page 41: ...ns a d are displayed depends on how the telephone number is displayed in step 2 4 After editing the number you can continue with calling back To call back press DIGITAL SP PHONE p 39 The number edited in step 3 will not be maintained in the Caller List Phone no Area code Phone no Area code Phone no Phone no 5 new callers Old New FRED PARKER 234 321 5555 11 20A JAN 12 FRED PARKER 321 5555 11 20A JA...

Page 42: ...n finished press Next key and FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds The display will return to step 2 You can continue storing other items To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If the display shows Directory full in step 3 the display will return to step 2 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH to exit the list To erase other stor...

Page 43: ...ess SKIP FF or REPEAT REW repeatedly to find the caller you want to erase from the Caller List 3 Press ERASE CLEAR A beep sounds and the information is erased To erase other items repeat from step 2 To return to the standby mode press STOP EXIT 43 Cordless Telephone Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List you can erase some or all of the entries Make sure the unit is in the ...

Page 44: ...With the base unit 1 Press CALL DISPLAY to enter the Caller List 2 Press ERASE CLEAR 3 Press ERASE CLEAR again A beep sounds and all entries are erased The base unit will return to the standby mode Using the Caller List 44 Exit 1All clear 4 3 1 Yes All clear 0 new caller 4 3 1 Directory To erase all entries in the Caller List Before erasing all entries make sure that 0 new caller is displayed 0 ne...

Page 45: ...ed To erase all of the digits press and hold INTERCOM CLEAR 6 Press Next key If you want to edit the entered number press Edit key and return to step 5 7 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If a pause is required for dialing REDIAL PAUSE can be stored in a phone number ...

Page 46: ...r in the DIRECT Button 1 Press TALK 2 Press DIRECT After a few seconds the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength To dial after confirming the entered number Press DIRECT TALK Talk 1234567890123456 789012 Talk 00 00 00 ...

Page 47: ... you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset or base unit display Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode FUNCTION EXIT CH INTERCOM CLEAR REDIAL PAUSE The dialing buttons can be used to enter letters and symbols BACK fi FWD EDIT fl Display While storing or finding items in the directory will be shown on the display Ann 1234567890 Continued ...

Page 48: ... EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To continue storing other items repeat from step 2 To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH If a pause is required for dialing REDIAL PAUSE can be stored in a phone number counting as one digit p 59 in step 5 You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If the display shows Directory full in step 2 the display will return to st...

Page 49: ...mistake while entering a name Use BACK fi or FWD EDIT fl to move the cursor to the incorrect character press INTERCOM CLEAR to delete and enter the correct character Each time you press INTERCOM CLEAR a character is erased from the right To erase all characters press and hold INTERCOM CLEAR Keys 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8...

Page 50: ...s FWD EDIT fl twice to enter a blank 7 Press 5 8 Press 6 six times then press FWD EDIT fl to move the cursor to the right 9 Press 6 five times 10 Press 3 five times 11 Press 7 eight times 12 When finished press Next key Follow steps 5 to 7 on page 48 to complete the operation While entering names the cursor will flash on the display Enter name Tom Jones 21 4 Next T To Tom Tom Tom J Tom Jo Tom Jon ...

Page 51: ...sired name until any name with the same initial is displayed see the Index table on page 53 Ex To find Frank press 3 repeatedly until the first item under F is displayed 2 Press until the name is displayed You can exit the directory list any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If No items stored is displayed in step 2 the directory is empty To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH In ste...

Page 52: ...r the first letter of the desired name until any name with the same initial is displayed see the Index table on page 53 Ex To find Frank press 3 repeatedly until the first item under F is displayed 2 Press SKIP FF until the name is displayed You can exit the directory list any time by pressing STOP EXIT If No items stored is displayed in step 2 the directory is empty To return to the standby mode ...

Page 53: ...CTION EXIT CH With the base unit 1 Press DIRECTORY to enter the directory list The first item is displayed 2 Press SKIP FF or REPEAT REW repeatedly to find the directory item that you want to dial p 52 3 Press DIGITAL SP PHONE The number is dialed automatically 4 To hang up press DIGITAL SP PHONE You can exit the directory list any time by pressing STOP EXIT Frank 4567890 Talk 4567890 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 54: ... you do not need to change the number press Next key twice and go to step 8 6 Add a number to the current number Each time you press INTERCOM CLEAR a character is erased from the right To erase all of the digits press and hold INTERCOM CLEAR 7 Press Next key 8 When finished press FWD EDIT fl Save key To continue editing other items repeat steps 3 through 8 To return to the standby mode press FUNCT...

Page 55: ... pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH With the base unit 1 Press DIRECTORY to enter the directory list The first item is displayed 2 Press SKIP FF or REPEAT REW repeatedly to find the directory item you want to erase p 52 3 Press ERASE CLEAR 4 Press SKIP FF Yes key or ERASE CLEAR The display will show the next item To return to the standby mode press STOP EXIT You can exit the directory list any time by pres...

Page 56: ...m press INTERCOM CLEAR Paging the handset from the base unit Handset locator Using this feature you can locate a misplaced handset 1 Base unit Press LOCATOR INTERCOM Paging is displayed on the base unit The handset beeps for 1 minute and displays Paging Press INTERCOM To stop paging press LOCATOR INTERCOM again 2 Handset Press INTERCOM CLEAR to answer Intercom is displayed 3 Base unit Talk into th...

Page 57: ...he base unit From the handset to the base unit 1 Handset During a call press INTERCOM CLEAR Talk to the paged party after the beeps The call is put on hold and Intercom hold is displayed If the base unit user does not answer press TALK 2 Base unit When the paging party s voice is heard answer using the MIC 3 Base unit To answer the call press DIGITAL SP PHONE The transfer is complete From the base...

Page 58: ...r Temporary Tone Dialing For Rotary or Pulse Service Users Press TONE before entering access numbers which require tone dialing The dialing mode changes to tone You can enter numbers to access an answering service electronic banking service etc When you hang up the mode will return to pulse Access numbers entered after pressing TONE will not be included when redialing FWD EDIT fl FUNCTION EXIT CH ...

Page 59: ... on hold and you can answer the second call To return to the first caller press FLASH CALL WAIT PLAYBACK or FLASH CALL WAIT again The call waiting service cannot be used when the answering system is recording someone s message or a parallel connected telephone is in use If this function does not operate properly consult your telephone company for details Visual Call Waiting Call Waiting ID Service...

Page 60: ... To turn the C WTG Call Waiting options mode on Make sure the unit is in the standby mode 1 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH 2 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to C WTG options 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Press or to select ON 7 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION...

Page 61: ...cable Consult your telephone company about voice mail services Hangs up the current call and answers the waiting call Answers the second call and combines it with the first call to make a conference call During a conference call you can choose either Drop caller1 or Drop caller2 to hang up the first or second call Returns to the waiting caller while keeping the current call on hold 1 When you hear...

Page 62: ... the following options Drop caller1 to hang up the first call Drop caller2 to hang up the second call Press FLASH CALL WAIT PLAYBACK or FLASH CALL WAIT to display the option menu Enter a displayed option number 1 or 2 to select the desired option In step 2 you can also select the desired option by pressing or repeatedly until the option flashes then pressing FLASH CALL WAIT PLAYBACK or FLASH CALL ...

Page 63: ...he standby mode 1 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH 2 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 4 Press or repeatedly until the arrow points to Set flash time 5 Press FWD EDIT fl Yes key 6 Press or repeatedly until the desired time is displayed 7 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming m...

Page 64: ...nit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes If you hear Memory full Message full is displayed on the base unit and the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly erase some or all of the messages p 68 If you do not want the unit to answer calls press ANSWER ON again to turn off the answering system The indicator light goes out and Answer off is heard You can also turn on t...

Page 65: ...s them back Listening to all recorded messages Press and hold NEW MESSAGE until playback starts NEW MESSAGE SKIP FF REPEAT REW To increase the volume press VOLUME To decrease press VOLUME _ STOP EXIT ANSWER ON Indicator During playback the display shows which message is being played Ex While the first message is being played back Message 1 is displayed At the end of the last message End of final m...

Page 66: ...OP EXIT To resume playback press NEW MESSAGE If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press STOP EXIT again the unit will return to the standby mode 66 During playback To repeat rewind message For Call Display service users p 36 During playback the base unit display will show the name and or number of the caller whose message is being played To call back the displayed number During ...

Page 67: ...rd on the handset 2 Base unit To listen to new messages press NEW MESSAGE briefly To listen to all messages press and hold NEW MESSAGE until playback starts The messages will be heard on the handset REPEAT REW SKIP FF and STOP EXIT can also be used during playback p 66 3 When finished press FLASH CALL WAIT PLAYBACK or place the handset on the base unit You can also listen to messages without using...

Page 68: ...ss ERASE CLEAR while the message you want to erase is being played The unit erases the message A short beep will sound and the unit will continue to play the next message Erasing all messages All recorded messages except the greeting message can be erased at one time 1 Press ERASE CLEAR Press ERASE again to erase all messages is heard 2 Within 5 seconds press ERASE CLEAR again A beep sounds and No...

Page 69: ...ice the caller s telephone number will be displayed on your pager First program the following settings p 70 74 then set the unit to call the pager Consult your pager company to check whether the service alerts your pager automatically or via an operator If an operator is used this feature cannot be used Make sure that the unit is in the standby mode Pager Call FWD EDIT fl FUNCTION EXIT CH Display ...

Page 70: ...ered number is displayed on the base unit If you misdial press INTERCOM CLEAR and enter the correct number You can enter a total of 44 digits 8 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH Pager companies require a delay after the pager number and or the access code is dialed Contact your pager company regarding the required pause time Pressing REDI...

Page 71: ...ss INTERCOM CLEAR and enter the correct number You can enter a total of 44 digits 3 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH Pager companies require a delay after the pager number and the PIN code are dialed Contact your pager company regarding the required pause time Pressing REDIAL PAUSE once creates a 3 5 second delay and counts as one digit ...

Page 72: ... Enter your home telephone number up to 11 digits The entered number is displayed on the base unit If you misdial press INTERCOM CLEAR and enter the correct number 8 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH Your pager will also display your home number if the unit receives a call from an area which does not provide the Call Display service or th...

Page 73: ... caller s message whose number is 2345678 234567811 will be displayed on your pager If you select pager mode 2 p 74 and a caller does not leave a message 00 will be displayed instead of 11 Ex When the caller whose number is 2345678 alerts your pager directly 2345678 will be displayed on your pager To erase the stored pager number Repeat steps 1 through 6 on page 70 INTERCOM CLEAR FWD EDIT fl Save ...

Page 74: ...press 1 8 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH If you select Received call and set the unit to call your pager p 75 the unit will alert your pager even if the answering system is not turned on Even if you select Received call the unit will not alert your pager when a Call Display call which does not have a phone number is received and the ca...

Page 75: ... alerts your pager for a previous message or Call Display call the previous caller information will not be sent to your pager Only the last call received will be sent to your pager If someone else makes or answers another call with the unit or a parallel connected phone before the unit alerts your pager for a previous message or Call Display call the unit will stop alerting your pager for that mes...

Page 76: ...see page 80 81 Summary of remote operation Call your unit from a touch tone phone Enter your remote code p 77 during or after the greeting message The number of new messages is heard After 3 seconds the voice menu will start p 78 Follow the menu or enter the direct commands p 80 81 To end remote operation hang up The messages are saved The unit will announce the remaining recording time after play...

Page 77: ... FWD EDIT fl Yes key The base unit display shows the answering system function menu 6 Press 1 The current remote code is displayed on the base unit 7 Enter a remote code using a 2 digit number 00 99 8 Press FWD EDIT fl Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH If 6 beeps sound during programming a wrong key was pressed Enter the correct number To check the remote ...

Page 78: ... other functions Press 1 to record your message Press 2 for other functions Press 1 to erase all messages Press 2 for other functions Press 1 to record your greeting Press 2 for other functions All message playback New message playback Please leave your message Press 7 to record your greeting Press 9 to end recording Press 2 Press 2 Press 2 Press 2 Press 2 Press 1 Press 1 Press 1 Press 1 Press 1 ...

Page 79: ...g a Memo Message You can leave a personal message 1 Talk after you hear Please leave your message 2 When you finish recording hang up Erasing All Messages All recorded messages except greeting message are erased Recording a Greeting Message You can re record your greeting message 1 Press 7 You will hear a voice prompt followed by a long beep 2 After the beep talk for up to 2 minutes 3 When you fin...

Page 80: ...ASING ALL MESSAGES 4 5 1 2 9 7 9 4 5 Only new messages are played back All messages are played back The current message is repeated The current message is skipped The next message is played Operation is stopped temporarily To resume operation enter a direct command within 15 seconds or the voice menu will start A long beep sounds After the beep talk immediately for up to 2 minutes The recording is...

Page 81: ...ystem Call your unit and wait for 15 rings The unit will answer and the greeting message will be played The answering system will turn on Hang up or enter the remote code for other options When turning on the answering system using a rotary or pulse service telephone you cannot enter the remote code for other options Skipping the greeting message After calling your unit press during the greeting m...

Page 82: ...s FLASH CALL WAIT PLAYBACK The number of new messages is heard Remote operation is displayed on the handset Enter the desired direct commands p 83 If you do not enter a command the voice menu will start see below After the voice menu all message playback will start To end remote operation press FLASH CALL WAIT PLAYBACK The messages are saved The unit will announce the remaining recording time afte...

Page 83: ... message is played Operation is stopped temporarily To resume operation enter a direct command within 15 seconds or the voice menu will start p 82 The current message is erased A short beep will sound and the next message will be played All recorded messages are erased A long beep sounds and No messages is heard Each time you press 3 the mode will turn on or off If you have not stored a pager numb...

Page 84: ...nted on a wall phone plate 1 Set the handset holder as shown 2 Connect the AC adaptor 3 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor then push it in the direction of the arrow The word UP should face upward To Power Outlet ...

Page 85: ...ord Mount the unit then slide down Raise the antenna 5 To charge the battery Place the handset on the handset holder as shown The IN USE CHARGE indicator lights To remove the handset holder While pressing the arrow 1 and opposite side 2 of the holder pull out the handset holder ...

Page 86: ...se the headset to talk with the caller If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation disconnect the headset Using the Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands free phone conversation Please use only the Panasonic KX TCA90C headset Connecting the optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover and connect the optional headset to the headse...

Page 87: ...ake sure you charge the new battery for about 6 hours in order to display the battery strength prompt correctly p 15 Attention The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Adding Another Phone T Adaptor Single Line Telephone Jack Standard Telephone Telephone Line Cord This unit w...

Page 88: ...daptor Raise the base unit antenna Locate the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances p 3 Move closer to the base unit Raise the base unit antenna Press FUNCTION EXIT CH to select a clearer channel The ringer volume is set to OFF Set to HIGH or LOW p 22 If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX the unit may not ring Set the line mode to B p 19 The hands...

Page 89: ...connected to the same outlet may be interfering with the Call Display information Telephone line noise may be affecting the Call Display information Do not pause for over 60 seconds while searching DIGITAL SP PHONE was pressed The line mode selection is incorrect See page 19 The handset is too far from the base unit The handset is engaged in an outside call or is viewing the Caller List directory ...

Page 90: ...only Select 1 minute or 3 minutes p 28 Memory is full Erase some or all of the messages p 68 Make sure that the unit is in the standby mode Memory is full Erase some or all of the messages p 68 The handset user is operating the answering system Wait until the IN USE CHARGE indicator light goes out Make sure you enter the correct remote code The answering system may not respond if the tones are too...

Page 91: ...in from the beginning after hanging up To answer the call press DIGITAL SP PHONE or lift the handset off the base unit or press TALK To resume playback press NEW MESSAGE after hanging up The line mode selection is incorrect See page 19 General Problem The unit does not work Cause and Remedy Check the settings p 14 19 Charge the battery fully p 15 Clean the charge contacts and charge again p 16 Ins...

Page 92: ...d Remedy Programming is not possible while the unit is in the talk or speakerphone mode when viewing the Caller List directory list or while the answering system is in use Do not pause for over 60 seconds while programming Move closer to the base unit BACK fi or FWD EDIT fl may have been pressed when you picked up the handset Press FUNCTION EXIT CH and try again If a power failure occurs programme...

Page 93: ...quest the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropria...

Page 94: ...should be used at the HIGH volume setting when the reception tone is difficult to hear 3 The handset should be fully recharged on the base unit when Recharge battery is displayed and or flashes on the display 4 The handset antenna should not be touched during use because of its high sensitivity 5 The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the unit is used in the following places Near obsta...

Page 95: ...ions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at Telephone 905 624 5505 Fax 905 238 2360 Web www panasonic ca For product repairs please co...

Page 96: ...Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 www panasonic ca Printed in Malaysia PQQX12783ZA BM FM0800HK0 D ...

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