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Digital Cordless Answering System

Operating Instructions

Model No. 

KX-TCD420E

Caller ID Compatible

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

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Contents

Preparation

Before Initial Use ......................... 2
Important Information .................. 3
Setting up .................................... 4

Cordless Telephone

Using the Telephone ................... 9
Making Calls .............................. 10
Caller ID .................................... 11
Answering Calls......................... 13
Phonebook ................................ 14
Handset Settings ....................... 18
Base Unit Settings ..................... 24
Initial Settings ............................ 26
Multi-unit User Operation........... 28
Intercom .................................... 32

Answering System

Answering System..................... 33
Remote Operation ..................... 40

Useful Information

Before Requesting Help ............ 41
Technical Information ................ 44
Index.......................................... 45
Guarantee ................................. 46

420E.book  Page 1  Thursday, March 20, 2003  7:41 PM

Summary of Contents for KX-TCD420E

Page 1: ...l Information Answering System Contents Preparation Before Initial Use 2 Important Information 3 Setting up 4 Cordless Telephone Using the Telephone 9 Making Calls 10 Caller ID 11 Answering Calls 13 Phonebook 14 Handset Settings 18 Base Unit Settings 24 Initial Settings 26 Multi unit User Operation 28 Intercom 32 Answering System Answering System 33 Remote Operation 40 Useful Information Before Re...

Page 2: ...ed by high security protection against interceptions as well as high quality digital transmission This telephone was designed for a wide range of applications For example this telephone can be used within a network of base units and handsets constituting a telephone system which operates up to 6 handsets at one base unit allows an intercom between 2 handsets allows the operation of a handset at up...

Page 3: ...5 C or greater than 40 C The AC Adaptor is used as the main disconnect device ensure that the AC outlet is located installed near the unit and is accessible Battery Caution Use only specified batteries Only use rechargeable batteries Do not mix old and new batteries Do not dispose of batteries in a fire they may explode Check local waste management codes for special disposal instructions Do not op...

Page 4: ...en you replace the batteries part should be removed first Do not connect the telephone line cord to the phone socket 4 until the handset is fully charged The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use 1 4 3 2 Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected Hook LINE To replace the battery Press the notch on the cover firmly a...

Page 5: ...ife Battery life is dependent on use and conditions but in general when using fully charged Ni MH batteries 700 mAh Talk time 10hrs approx Standby time 120hrs approx When using Ni Cd batteries 250 mAh Talk time 4hrs approx Standby time 40hrs approx Times indicated are for peak performance The batteries reach peak performance after several full charge discharge cycles The batteries cannot be overch...

Page 6: ...xit the operation press any time Do not use non rechargeable batteries If non rechargeable batteries are fitted and start charging it may cause the leakage of the battery electrolyte Please use only Panasonic P03P Ni MH or P03H Ni Cd batteries Symbol Meaning To search the desired item press UP or DOWN To select the desired item press RIGHT To search and then to select the desired item press UP or ...

Page 7: ...tton 9 INTERCOM Button C 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 R INT 9 ALL ON OFF 9 7 6 8 Charge Contact Charge Contact 2 1 3 4 5 Display Receiver Microphone R C INT LINE PAGE Button and Indicator Within range of a base unit Out of range No registration No power on base unit Paging Making or answering calls Phonebook Mode In Setting Mode Battery strength is low Battery strength is high Answering System ON Call BAR ON...

Page 8: ...nting This unit can be mounted on a wall Insert screws into the wall The centre of the screw hole should be 8 cm horizontally apart Connect the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord Arrange the wires as shown then mount the unit 8 cm Screws ...

Page 9: ...ving a call 1 You can also answer a call by pressing any dialling button INTERCOM t or x Setting the Clock Date After a mains power failure the clock needs to be reset Ensure that icon is not flashing To exit the operation press any time 1 For example to set 7 15 enter 0715 2 For example to set the 16th of February 2003 enter 160203 Press for more than 2 seconds 2 Press for more than 1 second 1 Pr...

Page 10: ...ded to the left of the flashing digit If you need to clear and or add more than one number repeat the steps from 4 Press REDIAL 1 Search the desired dialled item Press TALK Press TALK Press REDIAL 1 1 2 2 3 Press REDIAL 1 Search Select the desired dialled item Search Select EDIT CALL NO The 1st digit of the desired dialled number blinks Move cursor If you need to store a name go to Name on page 14...

Page 11: ... if you have subscribed to this service After subscription your handset displays a second caller s phone number while talking and a Call Waiting tone is heard You can answer the second call keeping the first call on hold Please consult your Network provider for details of this service Caller ID Display When receiving a call the display shows its phone number For example a caller whose phone number...

Page 12: ... the right edge of the display when searching the item in the caller list indicates that the item has been already shown previously 2 Digits are cleared to the left of the flashing digit 3 Digits are added to the left of the flashing digit If you need to clear and or add more than one number repeat the steps from 3 Press TALK Search the desired received item 1 1 2 Press OK 3 times to store the num...

Page 13: ...nal call is incoming Receiver Volume During a call press UP or DOWN to change the volume setting to LOW 0 MEDIUM 00 HIGH 000 Handset Locator Paging Using this feature you can locate a misplaced handset by paging 1 You can also stop paging by pressing any dialling buttons INTERCOM t or x Search Select ON or OFF Search Select OTHER OPT Press MENU Search Select SETTING HS Search Select AUTO TALK 1 2 ...

Page 14: ...or added to the left of the flashing character To enter characters see Character Selection below 2 To continue storing another caller information repeat the steps from 3 Character Selection Character Table Enter phone number max 24 digits 1 Press MENU Select NEW PHONE Press OK Phone Number Press OK 2 Enter name max 9 characters 1 Name 1 5 6 2 3 4 Keys Number of times key is pressed 2 X Q 0 U N 8 1...

Page 15: ...ps from 4 4 Characters are added to the left of the flashing character If you need to clear or add more than one character repeat the steps from 7 5 To continue clearing another caller information repeat the steps from 2 Edit the name 4 Number Edit the phone number 3 Move cursor Phone Number Name Press OK Press CLEAR 2 Press OK Name Move cursor Press CLEAR 2 Search Select desired item Press PHONEB...

Page 16: ...f there is no item stored in the redial caller list the display shows NO ITEM 2 If you need correction press RIGHT or LEFT to move cursor then clear a digit by pressing CLEAR and or enter digits Digits are cleared or added to the left of the flashing digit Phone Number 1 Press OK twice Press OK to store the number Press OK Enter name 2 Name 1 5 2 3 4 Press REDIAL 1 If you need to store a name go t...

Page 17: ...no item stored in the phonebook the display shows NO ITEM 2 The number is flashing if the dialling button is already assigned as a hot key 3 Phonebook registration will be remained even hot key registration is cleared Press PHONEBOOK 1 Search Select desired item Search Select HOT KEY REG Search Select YES Search Select desired dialling button number 2 1 5 2 3 4 Press and hold the dialling button r...

Page 18: ...ey Alarm stops and display returns to the standby mode If ONCE is selected the setting is turned off When in talk or intercom mode the alarm will not sound until the call is ended Before programming please follow steps 1 to 3 Press MENU Search Select TIME ALARM Search Select SETTING HS 1 2 3 Search Select SET TIME Time Enter time 4 digit 24 hour clock Press OK Search Select OFF ONCE or REPEAT DAIL...

Page 19: ...h ringer will start ringing with lower volume then gradually increase the volume when receiving a call 1 If you select one of the melody ringer patterns it keeps ringing for 10 seconds even if a caller hangs up a call Therefore you may hear dial tone or no one there after you answer a call Before programming please follow steps 1 to 3 Press MENU Search Select RINGER OPT Search Select SETTING HS 1 ...

Page 20: ...ound when the batteries need to be charged To exit the operation press any time Display Option Selecting the Standby Mode Display To exit the operation press any time 1 Time will only be displayed if the clock has been set When new calls have been received the display shows the number of new call Search Select ON or OFF Search Select KEY TONE CALL WAITING RANGE ALARM or BATTERY LOW Press MENU Sear...

Page 21: ... Handset PIN UP OK All handset setting will be reset to their initial settings p 26 however the Phonebook data will be saved Call Option Call BAR On Off This allows you to make emergency and internal call To exit the operation press any time 1 If ON is selected is displayed Before programming please follow steps 1 to 3 Press MENU Search Select DISPLAY OPT Search Select SETTING HS 1 2 3 Search Sele...

Page 22: ...write down the handset PIN If you forget it please consult our Panasonic Customer Care Helpline U K 08700 100 076 R O I 01289 8333 To exit the operation press any time Before programming please follow steps 1 to 3 Press MENU Search Select CALL OPT Search Select SETTING HS 1 2 3 Search Select DIRECT NO Phone Number Enter the direct call number max 24 digits Press OK 3 times 4 5 6 Search Select SET ...

Page 23: ...nected to a PBX pressing RECALL allows you to access some features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call Dialling Pause for PBX line long distance service users A dialling pause is used when a pause in the dialling of the phone number is necessary using a PBX or accessing a long distance service For example when 9 line access number is dialled followed by a pause to access an out...

Page 24: ...Restricted Handset s To exit the operation press any time 1 The selected handset number flashes 2 The selected handset s will stop flashing Before programming please follow steps 1 to 2 Press MENU Search Select SETTING BS INPUT CODE 1 2 Current 4 digit Base Unit PIN New 4 digit Base Unit PIN New 4 digit Base Unit PIN again to verify 5 3 6 4 5 4 digit Base Unit PIN Factory preset 0000 Select desire...

Page 25: ...o 3 or 5 seconds depending on your PBX requirements To exit the operation press any time The factory preset is in shade 1 1 2 stands for 80 msec Before programming please follow steps 1 to 2 Press MENU Search Select SETTING BS INPUT CODE 1 2 4 digit Base Unit PIN Factory preset 0000 Press CLEAR Press RIGHT repeatedly until desired call restriction number is displayed C Press RIGHT to continue Repe...

Page 26: ...e Pattern 1 Handset Alarm Tone Pattern 1 Key Tone ON Call Waiting Tone ON Range Warning Alarm OFF Battery Low Alarm ON Standby Mode Display Clock Talk Mode Display Length of the Call Display Language English Call BAR OFF Direct Call Mode OFF Direct Call Number Clear 4 Digit Handset PIN 0000 Auto Talk OFF Base Unit Access Automatic Base Unit Access Redial Memory All Clear Handset Receiver Volume Me...

Page 27: ...on press any time Base Unit Initial Settings Function Initial Setting Ringer Mode All Handsets Number of Rings 3 Time Break Earth Recall Time Break Recall Pause Timing 3 seconds Call Restricted Handsets All Clear Call Restriction Numbers All Clear 4 Digit Base Unit PIN 0000 Press OK 4 digit Base Unit PIN Factory preset 0000 Press MENU Press 0 Search Select SETTING BS INPUT CODE 0 1 4 5 2 3 ...

Page 28: ... press then start over again Charge the optional handset batteries for 7 hours before initial use To exit the operation press any time 1 If a handset has been already registered to 4 base units MEMORY FULL is displayed Search Select desired base unit number available to register the handset If all registered handsets start ringing Paging press to stop paging then start over again When a handset is...

Page 29: ...he selected base unit number flashes 2 The selected handset number flashes Search Select CANCEL BS 4 digit Handset PIN Factory preset 0000 Search Select YES or NO Press RIGHT Search Select desired base unit number to cancel 1 4 7 8 5 6 Press MENU Search Select REGISTRATION Search Select SETTING HS 1 2 3 4 digit Base Unit PIN Factory preset 0000 Select desired handset 2 Please wait until SETTING BS...

Page 30: ...selected handset number flashes 2 Press dialling button through to enter the number of rings Before programming please follow steps 1 to 4 Press MENU Search Select SETTING BS INPUT CODE 4 digit Base Unit PIN Factory preset 0000 1 1 2 3 4 All handsets mode Press OK 1 5 6 Press desired handset numbers Selected handsets mode Handset Numbers 1 Press OK 2 5 6 7 Selected then all handsets mode Press des...

Page 31: ...nd operate your handset with up to 4 base units Each base unit forms 1 radio cell If the individual bases are linked to the same telephone line then you can extend the operating range of the system by positioning the bases so that the two radio cells overlap If the handset is set to AUTO base selection then in standby mode the handset will automatically swap to the second base if the range on the ...

Page 32: ...ers a call to Handset 2 To hang up press 1 You can also press any dialling button INTERCOM t or x 2 If you press after pressing desired handset number a call can be transferred to another handset without speaking to another handset If the transferred call is not answered within 30 seconds Handset 1 will ring again 3 When Handset 2 answers a call transferred press to complete a call transfer or pre...

Page 33: ...5 To playback all incoming memo message s p 35 To playback a greeting message p 34 To record a memo message p 35 To record a greeting message p 34 To set the answering system ON p 36 To stop the answering system operation p 35 To set the answering system OFF p 36 To erase one incoming memo message 1 p 35 To erase all incoming memo message s p36 To erase the recorded greeting message 2 p 34 1 2 4 4...

Page 34: ... set the answering system ON the unit will answer a call with a greeting message then hang up It will not record any incoming messages When the recording time is set to greeting only Hello no one is available to take your call Please call back later To Playback Pre Recorded Your Own Greeting Message Recording Your Own Greeting Message The total recording time is approximately 20 minutes The greeti...

Page 35: ...ime incoming memo message was recorded after playback Recording a Memo Message Playback New All Incoming Memo Message s 1 The display starts to show the length of the recording time 2 If you press within 5 seconds from the start of playback the previous message will be played If you press after 5 seconds from the start of playback the current message will be played 3 The next message will be playe...

Page 36: ...d inform the other party that the conversation is being recorded During recording a beep will sound approximately every 15 seconds Answering System On Off When you set the answering system ON a caller can leave her his messages 3 4 5 ALL Press INTERCOM INT 1 2 3 1 minute Unlimited Greeting only 1 1 2 3 Press OK 6 3 4 5 Press MENU Search Select SETTING BS INPUT CODE 1 2 During conversation RECORDIN...

Page 37: ...stem answers a call from 2 to 7 or Auto for Toll Saver The factory preset is in shade Before programming please follow steps 1 to 2 Toll Saver When set to Auto 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 5th ring there are no new messages Hang up when you hear the 3rd ring This will save you the...

Page 38: ...he handset The factory preset is in shade Setting the Remote Code The 3 digit remote code prevents unauthorised use of your unit for listening recorded incoming memo messages Before programming please follow steps 1 to 2 Press MENU Search Select SETTING BS INPUT CODE 1 2 Off On 1 2 Press OK 6 3 4 5 4 OR Enter a 3 digit remote code number to set on Press OK 6 3 4 5 OR 1 Off ...

Page 39: ...enu or enter the direct remote commands 7 To end the remote operation hang up If your remote code is not stored you cannot turn on the answering system remotely Direct Remote Commands After entering the remote code you can choose to operate your answering system using direct commands as below in place of listening to the voice menu Hang up to end the remote operation at any time 1 If you press wit...

Page 40: ...of final message and the remaining recording time are announced Press 1 to playback new messages Press 2 for other functions Press 1 to record your messages Press 2 for other functions New message playback Please leave your message Talk after you hear this message Hang up Press 1 to erase all messages Press 2 for other functions No messages Press 1 to record your greeting Press 2 for other functio...

Page 41: ...ot charged Insert the 2 rechargeable batteries supplied p 4 Place handset in base and connect AC adaptor to base and AC outlet full charge period 7 hrs Batteries charge icon not counting up Dirty charge contact Base not powered up Clean charge battery contact and retry charge Connect AC adaptor to base unit and AC outlet icon flashes Handset not registered to base Handset out of range of base No p...

Page 42: ...es is disappeared Wrong battery type selected Set the correct battery type Cannot register handset to base Max number of bases already registered to handset Max number of handsets already registered to base unit Wrong PIN number entered Default 0000 Electrical noise in local area Delete unused base registrations from handset Delete unused handset registrations from base If PIN number is lost conta...

Page 43: ...ff Enter the correct remote code Press each button firmly Turn on the answering system You cannot operate the answering system with the handset Someone is operating the answering system You are too far from the base unit The unit is recording a message Retry when other user has finished operation Move closer to the base unit To answer the call press TALK While recording a greeting message the unit...

Page 44: ...ection possibilities Standard DECT Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications GAP Generic Access Profile Number of channels 120 Duplex Channels Frequency range 1 88 GHz to 1 9 GHz Duplex procedure TDMA Time Division Multiple Access Channel spacing 1728 kHz Bit rate 1152 kbit s Modulation GFSK RF Transmission Power approx 250 mW Voice coding ADPCM 32 kbit s Power source AC Adaptor 220 240 V 50 Hz...

Page 45: ...12 Editing 12 Storing 16 Calls Answering 9 Making 9 10 Redialling 10 Terminating 9 Cancelling a Base Unit 29 Cancelling a Handset 29 Clock Date 9 Conference Call 32 Dialling Pause 23 Direct Call Number 22 Display Standby Mode 20 Talk Mode 21 Guarantee 46 Handset Display 7 Initial Settings 26 Locator 13 Paging 13 PIN 22 Registration 28 Reset 26 Ringer 19 Intercom 32 Key Lock 23 Tone 20 Making Calls...

Page 46: ...n improper manner or inconsistent with the technical and or safety standards required in the country where this appliance is used or to damage occurred during transit to or from the purchaser 4 If at any time during the guarantee period any part or parts of the appliance are replaced with a part or parts not supplied or approved by us or of an objective quality safe and suitable for the appliance ...

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Page 48: ...n the bottom of the unit Name and address of dealer Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty Customer Care Helpline Tel No U K 08700 100 076 R O I 01289 8333 1999 5 EC This equipment is designed for use on the United Kingdom only In the event of problem you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Technical specifications are subject to change Sa...

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