Panasonic KX-TG1223BX Operating Instructions Manual Download

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This unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s phone
number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.

Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.

Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.

Operating Instructions

Model No.

KX-TG1223BX

Digital Cordless Phone

Model No.

KX-TG1233BX

Digital Cordless Answering System

TG1223-1233BX(e-e).book Page 1 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:32 PM

Summary of Contents for KX-TG1223BX

Page 1: ...eries for about 7 hours before initial use Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference Operating Instructions Model No KX TG1223BX Digital Cordless Phone Model No KX TG1233BX Digital Cordless Answering System TG1223 1233BX e e book Page 1 Wednesday November 15 2006 3 32 PM ...

Page 2: ...ach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty Note L In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Serial No found on the bottom of the base unit Date of purchase Name and address of dealer TG1223 1233BX e e book Page 2 Wednesday November 15 2006 3 32 PM ...

Page 3: ...e call announcement for a shared phonebook entry page 22 the audible call recording will be announced when you receive a call from that person Audible call is available only after subscribing to Caller ID service page 36 Night mode Night mode allows you to select a block of time during which the handset base unit will not ring useful if you do not want to be disturbed for example while sleeping Ni...

Page 4: ...y setup 28 Call options 29 Other options 29 Base Unit Settings Guide to base unit settings 31 Ringer setup 32 Call options 33 Other options 35 Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service 36 Caller list 37 Voice mail service 37 Answering System Features KX TG1233 only Answering system 39 Turning the answering system on off 39 Greeting message 39 Listening to messages 40 Recording a voice memo using t...

Page 5: ...e line cord Rechargeable batteries AAA R03 size HHR 4EPT Handset cover Operating instructions Quick guide Model No Description HHR 4EPT 2 rechargeable nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries KX TCA121CX Additional Digital Cordless Handset KX A272 DECT repeater TG1223 1233BX e e book Page 5 Wednesday November 15 2006 3 32 PM ...

Page 6: ...sible Warning L To prevent the risk of electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or any other type of moisture L Unplug this unit from power outlets if it emits smoke an abnormal smell or makes unusual noise These conditions can cause fire or electric shock Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact an authorised service centre Location L For maximum distance and noise free operation pla...

Page 7: ...right L To return to the previous screen or move the cursor to the left G s Speakerphone H R Flash I Receiver J Display K R Redial Pause L ih Off Power M C T Clear Mute N Dial keypad L The icons printed below the dial keys shown in the illustration g d etc are found on the KX TG1233 only These icons indicate answering system operations O INT Intercom P Microphone Note L Up to 3 menu items can be d...

Page 8: ... on Answer on indicator E d Greeting F 4 Erase G Navigator key L To adjust the ringer and speaker volumes L To select the desired ringtone or to repeat or skip the recorded messages H x Page I R Flash J R Redial Pause K T Mute L Microphone M s Speakerphone Speakerphone indicator N In use indicator L Lights when a handset is in use on a call editing the shared phonebook using the answering system e...

Page 9: ... is on an outside call o Call bar is on page 29 u Answering system is on KX TG1233 only page 39 5 Battery strength VE Voice enhancer is set to high or low tone page 15 N Night mode is on page 27 X Key lock is on page 15 2 Handset number The left icon shows handset 2 example page 28 2 Base unit number The left icon shows base unit 2 example page 28 KX TG1223 users The base unit or another handset i...

Page 10: ...nected 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 become disconnected Battery installation Important L Use only rechargeable batteries page 5 L Wipe the battery ends S T with a dry cloth L When installing the batteries avoid touching the battery ends S T or the unit contacts 1 Insert ...

Page 11: ...u can expect the following performance Ni MH batteries 700 mAh Note L Actual battery performance depends on a combination of how often the handset is in use talking and how often it is not in use standby L Battery operating time may be shortened over time depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature Battery replacement If 7 flashes even after the handset batteries have been charged for 7 ...

Page 12: ... If you changed the PIN enter it page 35 4 Select Call Options then press 5 Select Dial Mode then press 6 Select the desired setting then press 7 Press ih Setting the date and time Important L Confirm that the AC adaptor is connected L Ensure that w is not flashing 1 Press j OK 2 Select Handset Setup then press 3 Select Time Settings then press 4 Select Set Date Time then press 5 Enter the current...

Page 13: ...Preparation 13 L The date and time may be incorrect after a power failure In this case set the date and time again TG1223 1233BX e e book Page 13 Wednesday November 15 2006 3 32 PM ...

Page 14: ...will redial automatically if the other party s line is engaged Note L You can also press C or s before pressing R To make a call using the redial list The last 10 phone numbers dialled are stored in the redial list 1 Press R L The last number dialled will be displayed 2 Press e or v repeatedly to select the desired number L To exit the list press ih 3 Press C or s L If s is pressed the unit will r...

Page 15: ... Press ih Other features Voice enhancer You can change the tone quality of the receiver while you are on a call 3 settings are available 1 Press j OK during a call L For KX TG1233 users select Voice Enhancer then press 2 Select the desired setting then press Note L If you select High Tone or Low Tone VE is displayed Mute You can mute your voice during a conversation While mute is turned on you wil...

Page 16: ...lephone banking services 1 Make a call 2 Press when prompted to enter your code or PIN then press the appropriate dial keys Note L The dialling mode will return to pulse when you hang up Recording a telephone conversation using the handset KX TG1233 only You can record your conversation while on an outside call Important L Before recording a conversation you should inform the other party that the ...

Page 17: ...the flash feature R is used to access optional telephone services Contact your service provider for details Note L If your unit is connected to a PBX private branch exchange pressing R can allow you to access certain features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call Consult your PBX dealer for details L You can change the flash time page 33 Pause button for PBX long distance service...

Page 18: ...ess or when a call is received or when the base unit is in standby mode 4 volume levels high medium low off are available To turn the ringer volume off press and hold until the base unit beeps To turn the ringer volume on again press Note L When the ringer volume is turned off U is displayed on the base unit KX TG1233 only L When the ringer volume is turned off the base unit will not ring for outs...

Page 19: ...ld C T to erase all numbers or characters Categories Categories can help you find entries in the handset phonebook quickly and easily When adding an entry to the handset phonebook you can assign it to the desired category You can change the names of categories assigned for handset phonebook entries Friends Family etc and then search for handset phonebook entries by category Additional category fea...

Page 20: ...ted after you have saved them You can change the name phone number and category Changing a name phone number category 1 Find the desired entry page 19 then press j OK 2 Select Edit then press 3 Edit the name if necessary 16 characters max see page 52 for character entry then press j OK 4 Edit the phone number if necessary 24 digits max then press j OK 5 Select the desired category then press 6 Sel...

Page 21: ... dial assignment 1 Press and hold the desired one touch dial key 1 to 9 2 Press j OK then press 3 Select Yes then press Note L Only the one touch dial assignment is erased The corresponding handset phonebook entry is not erased Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook while you are on a call This feature can be used for example to dial a calling card access...

Page 22: ... the microphone L Maximum recording time is 10 seconds L Hold the handset about 20 cm away and speak clearly into the microphone 8 To end recording select Stop then press L The recording is played back 9 Select Save then press 10 Press ih Note L If Error is displayed record the audible call announcement again L If there is no space to store new entries Memory Full will be displayed Erase unnecessa...

Page 23: ...racters max see page 52 for character entry then press j OK 4 Edit the phone number if necessary 24 digits max then press j OK 5 Skip record or erase an audible call recording L To record the audible call announcement continue from step 6 Adding entries to the shared phonebook page 22 L To skip recording select Skip Recording and press L To erase the audible call announcement select Erase and pres...

Page 24: ... press j OK 2 Select Copy All then press 3 Enter the handset number you wish to send the handset phonebook entries to L When all entries have been copied Completed is displayed 4 Press ih Note L If the other handset the receiver is not in standby mode Failed is displayed on your handset the sender L If there was an error while copying phonebook entries Incomplete is displayed on your handset the s...

Page 25: ...tting Page Time Settings Set Date Time page 12 Alarm Off page 26 Ringer Setup Ringer Volume Maximum page 26 Ext Ringtone Ringtone 1 page 26 Int Ringtone Ringtone 1 page 26 Night Mode Start End 23 00 06 00 page 27 On Off Off page 27 Ring Delay 60 sec page 27 Select Category page 28 Display Setup Standby Display Off page 28 Select Language English page 28 Contrast Level 3 page 29 Call Options Call B...

Page 26: ...de the alarm will not sound until the call has ended L The alarm will sound at the set time even when the ringer volume is turned off L If you select Once the setting will change to Off after the alarm sounds Ringer setup Ringer volume 1 Press j OK 2 Select Handset Setup then press 3 Select Ringer Setup then press 4 Select Ringer Volume then press 5 Press e or v repeatedly to select the desired vo...

Page 27: ...up then press 4 Select Night Mode then press 5 Select Start End then press 6 Enter the desired hour and minute you wish to start this feature by selecting 2 digits for each L If you use 12 hour time entry select AM or PM by pressing repeatedly before entering the time 7 Enter the desired hour and minute you wish to end this feature by selecting 2 digits for each L If you use 12 hour time entry sel...

Page 28: ...The current base unit number is displayed Handset Number The current handset number is displayed Off Only the current date and time are displayed 1 Press j OK 2 Select Handset Setup then press 3 Select Display Setup then press 4 Select Standby Display then press 5 Select the desired setting then press 6 Press ih Note L If Base Number is selected and the current base unit number is 2 2 is displayed...

Page 29: ...is turned on o is displayed Turning auto talk on off When this feature is turned on you can answer calls simply by lifting the handset off the base unit You do not need to press C 1 Press j OK 2 Select Handset Setup then press 3 Select Call Options then press 4 Select Auto Talk then press 5 Select On or Off then press 6 Press ih Other options Changing the handset PIN Personal Identification Number...

Page 30: ...its default settings 1 Press j OK 2 Select Handset Setup then press 3 Select Other Options then press 4 Select Reset Handset then press 5 Enter 0000 default handset PIN L If you changed the PIN enter it page 29 6 Select Yes then press 7 Press ih Note L The following items will be deleted or reset to their default settings Settings listed on page 25 Redial list Voice enhancer Category names Categor...

Page 31: ...e navigator key e or v respectively L To change the base unit ringer volume and the base unit ringtone see page 18 Base unit settings menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Default setting Page Ringer Setup Night Mode Start End 23 00 06 00 page 32 On Off Off page 32 Ring Delay 60 sec page 32 Call Options Dial Mode Tone page 12 Recall 600 msec page 33 Pause Length 3 sec page 33 Emergency No page 33 ARS Settings ...

Page 32: ...r the desired hour and minute you wish to end this feature by selecting 2 digits for each L If you use 12 hour time entry select AM or PM by pressing repeatedly before entering the time 9 Press j OK 10 Press ih Turning night mode on off 1 Press j OK 2 Select Base Unit Setup then press 3 Enter 0000 default base unit PIN L If you changed the PIN enter it page 35 4 Select Ringer Setup then press 5 Se...

Page 33: ...e dialled while the call bar feature is on page 29 1 Press j OK 2 Select Base Unit Setup then press 3 Enter 0000 default base unit PIN L If you changed the PIN enter it page 35 4 Select Call Options then press 5 Select Emergency No then press 6 Select a memory location then press L If the memory location already contains an emergency number the number is displayed 7 Enter edit the number then pres...

Page 34: ...it extension number 0 and the extension numbers of all registered handsets are displayed 6 Select the extensions which will be restricted by pressing the desired number L Flashing numbers indicate call restriction is turned on for the corresponding extension L To turn call restriction off for an extension press the dial key corresponding to its extension number The number will stop flashing 7 Pres...

Page 35: ...nit PIN then press j OK 7 Press ih Resetting the base unit to its default settings 1 Press j OK 2 Select Base Unit Setup then press 3 Enter 0000 default base unit PIN L If you changed the PIN enter it page 35 4 Select Other Options then press 5 Select Reset Base then press 6 Select Yes then press 7 Press ih Note L The following items will be deleted or reset to their default settings Settings list...

Page 36: ... not answered the unit treats the call as a missed call The number of missed calls is shown on the display This lets you know if you should view the caller list to see who called while you were out Category features for handset phonebook Categories can help you identify who is calling by using different ringtones for different categories of callers When adding an entry to the handset phonebook you...

Page 37: ... display the desired entry 4 To add a number Press the dial key 0 to 9 L The number you pressed is added to the top of the current number To erase a number Press j OK select Edit and Call then press Press or to place the cursor on the number you wish to erase then press C T 5 Press C or s Erasing caller information 1 Press j OK 2 Select Caller List then press 3 Press e or v repeatedly to display t...

Page 38: ...y the service provider not your telephone Note L For more information on using the unit s answering system and your service provider s voice mail service see page 45 KX TG1233 only TG1223 1233BX e e book Page 38 Wednesday November 15 2006 3 32 PM ...

Page 39: ...se unit flashes rapidly the total number of recorded messages flashes on the base unit display Erase unnecessary messages page 41 L Messages are retained even if a power failure occurs Turning the answering system on off Using the base unit Press Answer on to turn on off the answering system L When the answering system is turned on the answer on indicator lights L When the answering system is turn...

Page 40: ... and ask them to leave messages If the message recording time page 45 is set to Greeting Only caller messages will not be recorded and the unit will play a different prerecorded greeting message asking callers to call again Playing back the greeting message Using the base unit Press d Using the handset 1 Press j OK 2 Select Answer System then press 3 Select Play Greeting then press 4 Press ih Eras...

Page 41: ... Select Play New Msg or Play All Msg then press Note L To adjust the speaker volume during playback press e or v repeatedly L While listening to messages you can switch between the receiver and speaker by pressing C or s Repeating skipping stopping erasing a message during playback L To repeat a message during playback for the base unit press for the handset press If pressed within the first 5 sec...

Page 42: ... clearly into the microphone 5 Press j OK to stop recording 6 Press ih Note L Voice memos are treated as new messages L If Error is displayed record the voice memo again Direct command operation using the handset You can operate the answering system by pressing dial keys rather than navigating through the menus To use the following commands press j OK select Answer System then press Key Direct com...

Page 43: ... calling the unit even when it is turned off This call may be answered before the ring delay feature of the night mode page 27 32 activates You need to select 30 sec for activating the ring delay feature Using the answering system remotely 1 Dial your phone number from a touch tone phone L If the number of rings is set to Auto page 44 the number of rings you hear will indicate whether or not you h...

Page 44: ... 7 rings or Auto Auto The unit answers after 2 rings when new messages have been recorded and after 5 rings when there are no new messages If you call your phone from outside to listen to new messages page 43 you will know that there are no messages when the phone rings for the 3rd time You can then hang up without being charged for the call 1 Press j OK Key Remote command 1 Repeat message during ...

Page 45: ...r s recording time You can change the maximum message recording time allotted to each caller or set the unit to greet callers but not record messages 1 Press j OK 2 Select Answer System then press 3 Select Settings then press 4 Select Recording Time then press 5 Select the desired setting then press 6 Press ih Note L When the message recording time is set to Greeting Only d and are displayed on th...

Page 46: ...er L Intercom calls and call transfers are only possible between handsets in the same radio cell Registering a handset to a base unit To register an additional handset to a base unit easy registration The included handset and base unit are preregistered After purchasing an additional handset register it to the base unit Ensure that the additional handset is switched on If it is not on press and ho...

Page 47: ...it is selected the handset will make and receive calls using that base unit only If the handset is out of range of that base unit no calls can be made 1 Press j OK 2 Select Handset Setup then press 3 Select Select Base then press 4 Select the desired base unit number or Auto then press L The handset starts searching for the base unit Cancelling a handset A maximum of 6 handsets can be registered t...

Page 48: ...u can increase the range of the base unit by using a DECT repeater Please use only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 5 Consult your Panasonic dealer for details Important L Before registering the repeater to this base unit you must turn the repeater mode on Turning the repeater mode on off 1 Press j OK 2 Select Base Unit Setup then press 3 Enter 0000 default base unit PIN L If you changed ...

Page 49: ...nce calls Outside calls can be transferred to the base unit or to a handset in the same radio cell 2 people in the same radio cell can have a conference call with an outside party From a handset to the base unit When a handset transfers a call to the base unit 1 Handset During an outside call press INT and 0 to page the base unit L The outside call will be put on hold L If there is no answer press...

Page 50: ... answer the call within 1 minute the call will ring at the base unit again Between handsets Example When handset 1 transfers a call to handset 2 1 Handset 1 During an outside call press INT and 2 desired handset number L The outside call will be put on hold L If there is no answer press INT to return to the outside call 2 Handset 2 Press C or s to answer the page L Handset 2 can talk with handset ...

Page 51: ...fastened to the wall L Do not pinch the telephone line cord and AC adaptor cord between the base unit and the wall L Use the following wall template to position the screws before drilling 108 mm Screws Hook 108 mm TG1223 1233BX e e book Page 51 Wednesday November 15 2006 3 32 PM ...

Page 52: ...rsor Press dial keys to enter characters and numbers Press C T to erase the character or number highlighted by the cursor Press and hold C T to erase all characters or numbers Press to switch between uppercase and lowercase To enter another character located on the same dial key press to move the cursor to the next space then press the appropriate dial key Character entry modes Several character e...

Page 53: ...table N L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase Extended 2 character table O L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase Cyrillic character table P TG1223 1233BX e e book Page 53 Wednesday November 15 2006 3 32 PM ...

Page 54: ...nit Move closer L The AC adaptor is not connected Check the connections L You are using the handset or base unit in an area with high electrical interference Locate the handset and base unit away from interference sources such as antenna and mobile phones The handset display is blank L The handset is not turned on Turn the power on page 12 The handset will not turn on L Make sure that the batterie...

Page 55: ...a call restricted number page 34 L The key lock feature is turned on Turn it off page 15 The unit does not ring L The ringer volume is turned off Adjust the handset ringer volume page 26 and the base unit ringer volume page 18 L The night mode feature is turned on Turn it off page 27 32 The batteries should be charging but the battery icon does not change L Clean the charge contact and charge agai...

Page 56: ...mming will be cancelled Start again Pressing R does not display dial the last number dialled L The redialled number was more than 24 digits long Redial the number manually The handset beeps intermittently and or 7 flashes L Fully charge the batteries page 10 I fully charged the batteries but 7 still flashes L Clean the charge contact and charge again page 10 L It is time to replace the batteries p...

Page 57: ...I cannot operate the answering system L Another handset or the base unit user is using the answering system accessing the caller list or changing base unit settings Wait for the other user to finish L A caller is leaving a message Wait for the caller to finish L The handset is too far from the base unit Move closer I cannot operate the answering system remotely L You are entering the wrong remote ...

Page 58: ...ding KX TG1233 only ADPCM 32 kbit s Power source 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Base unit Standby Approx 3 8 W Maximum Approx 9 2 W Operating conditions 5 C 40 C 20 80 relative air humidity dry Dimensions Base unit Approx 86 mm 183 mm 122 mm Handset Approx 148 mm 48 mm 32 mm Mass weight Base unit Approx 417 g KX TG1223 Base unit Approx 425 g KX TG1233 Handset Approx 130 g Note L Specificatio...

Page 59: ...e unit Icons 9 Display Handset Contrast 29 Icons 9 Language 28 Standby mode 28 E Emergency numbers 33 F Flash 16 17 33 H Handset Additional handsets 46 Cancelling 47 PIN 29 Power on off 12 Registration 46 Resetting 30 Settings 25 I Intercom 48 K Key lock 15 Keytones 30 M Making calls Base unit 16 Handset 14 Missed calls 36 Mute 15 17 N Night mode Base unit 32 Handset 27 O One touch dial 20 P Pagin...

Page 60: ...dialling 16 17 Transfer calls 49 V Voice enhancer 15 Voice mail 37 Volume Receiver 14 Ringer Base unit 18 Ringer Handset 26 Speaker Base unit 17 Speaker Handset 14 W Wall mounting 51 TG1223 1233BX e e book Page 60 Wednesday November 15 2006 3 32 PM ...

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Page 64: ...is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co Ltd and may be reproduced for internal use only All other reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co Ltd 2006 Panasonic Communications Co Ltd All Rights Reserved TG1223 1233BX e e book Page 64 Wednesday November 15 2006 3 32 PM ...

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