Panasonic KX-TCD955EC Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Charge the batteries for about 4 hours before initial use.

This equipment is not designed for making emergency
telephony calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements
should be made for access to emergency services.

Caller ID Compatible

Operating Instructions

Model No.

Digital Cordless Phone

KX-TCD955EC

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G H I

J K L

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

RCL

PWR

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CALLER ID

KX-TCD955EC(001~007) 99.6.28 4:25 PM Page 1

Summary of Contents for KX-TCD955EC

Page 1: ... not designed for making emergency telephony calls when the power fails Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services Caller ID Compatible Operating Instructions Model No Digital Cordless Phone KX TCD955EC 1 ABC2 DEF3 GHI 4 JKL5 MNO6 PQRS7 TUV8 0 WXYZ9 RCL PWR F C INT OK CALLER ID ...

Page 2: ...the call waiting tone 16 Accessing the base unit 17 Caller ID service compatible Any other usage will invalidate the approval of the apparatus if as a result it then ceases to conform to the standards against which approval was granted Ringer Equivalence Number REN This relates to the performance of the apparatus when used in combination with other items of apparatus It enables the calculation of ...

Page 3: ...for access to public or private emergency services DTMF signalling also provides faster call set up 999 or 112 can be dialled on the apparatus for the purposes of making outgoing calls to the BT Emergency 999 or 112 Service WARNING The apparatus may be unable to make emergency 999 or 112 telephone calls under certain conditions e g Radio interference caused by another cordless telephone operating ...

Page 4: ...ne number For your future reference Serial No Date of purchase found on the bottom of the unit Name and address of dealer Included with this unit AC Adaptor p 10 Part No KX TCA9E or KX TCA11E one one three Telephone Line Cord p 10 Part No PQJA87S Battery p 9 Part No Panasonic P 03H BYD PQP25AAA one one Handset Cover p 9 Part No PQKK10091Z2 Belt Clip p 55 Part No PQKE10071Z2 one Operating Instructi...

Page 5: ...ial use p 11 Base Unit Location Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves For maximum distance and noise free operation the recommended base unit location is Away from electrical appliances such as a TV radio personal computer or another telephone In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls ...

Page 6: ...lume Pattern 14 Selecting the Base Unit Ringer Volume 15 Setting the Auto Talk Feature 15 Summary of Programmable Functions 32 Setting the Password 34 Direct Call 36 Setting the Direct Call Number and Mode 36 Dialling the Stored Number 36 Call Prohibition 37 Call Restriction 38 Other Programmable Settings 40 Setting the Key Tones 40 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Using the Phonebook 24 Storing Names a...

Page 7: ...45 Registering a Handset in the Base Unit 45 Selecting the Base Unit Access 46 Cancelling a Handset 47 Bell Selection 48 Selecting the Stand by Mode Display 50 Paging Intercom 51 Paging All Handsets from the Base Unit 51 Intercom between Handsets 51 Transferring a Call from One Handset to Another 52 Conference 53 Setting the Call Waiting Tone 53 Replacing the Batteries 54 Using the Belt Clip 55 Be...

Page 8: ...ator p 19 Antenna CALLER ID 1 ABC2 DEF3 GHI 4 JKL5 MNO6 PQRS7 TUV8 0 WXYZ9 PWR RCL F C INT OK OK Display p 9 Talk Button p 16 17 Function Button p 12 25 30 32 Recall Button p 30 Charge Contacts p 11 F Tone Button p 29 Intercom Button p 51 Navigator Key I OKH G F p 12 18 20 26 32 Cancel Button p 12 16 17 20 26 32 Power Button p 12 INT C RCL PWR ...

Page 9: ...ng received The call prohibition icon is displayed when this mode is turned on p 37 The Caller ID icon is displayed when viewing the Caller List p 20 or Private ring is set in the phonebook p 24 The phonebook icon is displayed when storing or viewing the phonebook items p 24 The battery icon indicates the battery strength p 11 Pause is selected while dialling p 28 is pressed while dialling RCL P F...

Page 10: ...with the AC adaptor jack on the base unit If connected improperly the base unit will not work and damage may occur 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 60 If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services you cannot access those services CONNECTION ...

Page 11: ...and By Battery icon Fully charged Medium Low No power Flashing Approx Ni MH battery life Optional Up to about 12 hours Up to about 130 hours Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions such as when viewing the Caller ID Caller List or phonebook and ambient temperature Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft dry cloth once a month Clean more often if the unit...

Page 12: ...nish Norwegian French Italian Danish Dutch or Swedish as the display language The factory preset is English Make sure that the power is ON and the unit is in the stand by mode H S e l e c t L a n g u a g e A u t o T a l k 0 N e w C a l l s B a s e 1 Turning the Power ON To turn the power OFF press and hold until a beep sounds The display will go blank The handset will not ring Depending on the pro...

Page 13: ...e factory preset is 0000 To change the base unit password see page 35 8 Press The current mode is displayed 1 Tone 2 Pulse 9 To select Pulse press OR To select Tone press 1 2 1 3 F If 5 beeps sound in step 7 the entered password is incorrect Enter the correct password You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing C You can determine which type of local BT exchange you are connected to usi...

Page 14: ...ble The lowest level is 1 The highest level is 6 The factory preset is 3 When set to OFF the handset will not ring Ringer pattern You can program the desired handset ringer pattern 6 patterns The factory preset is pattern 1 6 Press OKH A confirmation tone sounds The display will return to Ringer Volume To return to the stand by mode press or wait for 60 seconds When set to OFF Ringer Off will be d...

Page 15: ...ramming mode any time by pressing C C 0 3 2 1 Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing If you want to use this feature turn the feature ON The factory preset is OFF In order to view Caller ID information before answering a call leave the Auto Talk feature OFF Make sure that the power is ON p 12 and the...

Page 16: ...ber is displayed If you misdial press I Digits are erased from the right To cancel press I firmly If your line has rotary or pulse service any access numbers entered after pressing will not be included when dialling 2 Press is displayed After a few seconds the display will start showing the length of the call 3 To hang up press or place the handset on the base unit The handset will return to the s...

Page 17: ...ry is empty C F To clear a number in the redial memory 1 While the desired number is displayed press OKH 2 Press G or F until the arrow points to Clear then press OKH 3 Press G or F to select YES then press OKH To clear all numbers in the redial memory Select All Clear in step 2 above OR 1 Press 2 Press G or F until the arrow points to Program then press OKH 3 Press G or F until the arrow points t...

Page 18: ...set the Auto Talk feature to ON p 15 you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing Make sure that the power is ON p 12 otherwise the handset will not ring If you subscribe to a Caller ID service the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring p 19 In order to view the Caller ID information please wait until the second ring to answer a call The...

Page 19: ...the same phone numbers stored in the phonebook the caller s name will be displayed Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases If the caller dialled from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service the display will show Out of Area 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 do...

Page 20: ...en the 51st call is received the oldest call is deleted Each caller s phone number the time and day received are shown If a call is received with the private name display function p 19 the caller s name will be shown To check who has called follow the steps below Make sure that the power is ON p 12 and the unit is in the stand by mode 4 6 7 8 9 0 0 4 2 7 0 7 1 0 When the same caller calls again th...

Page 21: ...phone number is dialled automatically 6 To hang up press or place the handset on the base unit The handset will return to the stand by mode If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information you cannot call back that caller 7 Add a number to the current number Pressing I erases the digit to the left of the cursor To erase all digits press I firmly 8 To call back press OR To store the num...

Page 22: ...ler information 12 Press to return to the stand by mode C If the display shows Memory full in step 6 the handset will return to the stand by mode To clear other stored items from the phonebook see page 27 1 Press 2 Press G or F until the arrow points to Caller ID 3 Press OKH The most recent caller s information is displayed 4 Press G or F until the desired caller number is displayed 5 Press OKH 6 ...

Page 23: ...w seconds the display will show No Stored Memory and the handset will return to the stand by mode F H A l l C l e a r G o B a c k To clear a specific entry from the Caller List 1 Press 2 Press G or F until the arrow points to Caller ID 3 Press OKH The most recent caller s information is displayed 4 Press G or F until the caller information you want to clear is displayed then press OKH 5 Press G or...

Page 24: ... dialling buttons or See the steps for entering names and symbols on page 25 5 Press OKH or G F 6 Enter a phone number up to 24 digits If you misdial press I Digits are erased from the right To erase all digits press I firmly 7 Press OKH 8 Press G or F to select private ring ON or OFF then press OKH When set to ON will be displayed 9 While Save is at the arrow press OKH A confirmation tone sounds ...

Page 25: ...sing I erases the character to the left of the cursor To erase all characters press I firmly For example to enter Anne Press Press TWICE then Press then TWICE Press TWICE 3 6 F 6 2 Capital characters 1 A B C 2 Ä À Â Å Æ Ç D E F 3 Ë É È Ê G H I 4 Ï Î J K L 5 M N O 6 Ö Ñ Ó Ô Ø P Q R S 7 T U V 8 Ü Ú Ù Û W X Y Z 9 0 blank Buttons I 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To move the cursor to the left To move the cursor ...

Page 26: ...is displayed 2 Press the dialling button for the first letter of the desired name until any name with the same initial is displayed The letters are printed on the dialling buttons Ex To find Felix press until the first item under F is displayed 3 Press G until the desired name is displayed 3 You can leave the phonebook any time by pressing If No Stored Memory is displayed in step 1 the phonebook i...

Page 27: ...s OKH 8 Press G or F to select private ring ON or OFF then press OKH 9 While Save is at the arrow press OKH A confirmation tone sounds and Saved is displayed You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing C Editing an Item in the Phonebook 5 Press G or F to select YES then press OKH A confirmation tone sounds and CLEARED is displayed After a few seconds the display will show the next item ...

Page 28: ...rn to Setting Base To return to the stand by mode press or wait for 60 seconds C 1 2 3 How to Use the Pause Feature For Analog PBX Line Long Distance Service Users We recommend you insert Pause if a pause is required for dialling with a PBX or to access a long distance service Selecting Pause creates a pause P is displayed This prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number Selecting...

Page 29: ... stop paging press again or press on the handset Temporary Tone Dialling For Rotary or Pulse Service Users Press before entering access numbers which require tone dialling The dialling 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 If 5 beeps sound in step 5 the entered password is incorrect En...

Page 30: ...ing Contact your telephone company business office for details Example British Telecom call waiting When a call waiting tone is heard during a conversation a To hold the existing call and accept the waiting call Press Each time you press you can switch between the first and second call Depending on the provider you may need to enter a code after pressing Follow the instructions given by your provi...

Page 31: ... is 0000 8 Press The current mode is displayed 1 Time break recall 2 Earth 2 3 F Selecting the earth option time break recall mode The earth relay can be installed as an option depending on your PBX requirements Please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre for installation Then you can select the time break recall or earth mode The factory preset is the time break recall Make sure that the...

Page 32: ... Make sure that the power is ON p 12 and the unit is in the stand by mode Stand by mode Function menu Press F Press OKH To select the base unit access p 46 To set the handset password p 34 To select the receiver volume p 16 To clear the handset settings p 42 You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing When programming is completed a confirmation tone sounds C To clear the redial memory ...

Page 33: ... alarm p 40 To set the battery low alarm p 41 To select the display language p 12 To set the auto talk feature p 15 To select the stand by mode display p 50 To select the talk mode display p 41 To set the call prohibition mode p 37 To set the direct call number p 36 To set the direct call mode p 36 To cancel the base unit p 47 To register a handset in the base unit p 45 H K e y T o n e O N O F F R...

Page 34: ...actory preset is 0000 F 7 Enter the new 4 digit password TWICE If you misdial press I Digits are erased from the right To erase all digits press I firmly If 5 beeps sound in step 6 the entered password is incorrect Enter the correct password You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing C Once you have programmed the password you cannot confirm it We recommend you write down the password ...

Page 35: ...word TWICE A confirmation tone sounds The display will return to Setting Base To return to the stand by mode press or wait for 60 seconds C Setting the dialling mode p 13 Setting the pause timing p 28 Setting the earth time break recall mode p 31 Setting the call restriction p 38 Clearing the settings of the base unit memory p 43 1 Press 2 Press G or F until the arrow points to Program 3 Press OKH...

Page 36: ... programming The factory preset is OFF Setting the Direct Call Number and Mode 36 1 0 N e w C a l l s Direct Call Direct Call To turn OFF ON the direct call mode Follow steps 1 to 5 In step 6 press G or F until the arrow points to Direct ON OFF Then press G or F to select OFF or ON and press OKH When finished press When set to off Direct Call will go out C Dialling the Stored Number Make sure that...

Page 37: ...by mode will go out 1 Press 2 Press G or F until the arrow points to Program 3 Press OKH 4 Press G or F until the arrow points to Call Option 5 While Call Bar is at the arrow press OKH 6 Enter the handset password p 34 The current mode is displayed 7 Press G or F to select ON 8 Press OKH A confirmation tone sounds and is displayed The display will return to Call Bar 9 Press to return to the stand ...

Page 38: ...ow points to Setting Base 5 Press OKH Input Command is displayed 6 Press 7 Enter the base unit password p 35 The current registered handset number s is are displayed 8 Enter the handset number s which you want to restrict The selected handset number s flash es If you misdial press the number s again 9 Press OKH 1 is displayed 6 F 10 Enter a call restriction number up to 8 digits If you misdial pre...

Page 39: ...ncelled handset number s stop s flashing When finished press OKH repeatedly until Setting Base is displayed To return to the stand by mode press C 00 To cancel the call restriction number s Follow steps 1 to 9 on page 38 In step 10 press OKH until the call restriction number you want to cancel is displayed Then erase the number by pressing I The call restriction number is cleared When finished pre...

Page 40: ...ng C Other Programmable Settings Setting the Key Tones You can choose whether or not the handset keys will sound tones key tone confirmation tone error tone The factory preset is ON 6 While Key Tone ON OFF is at the arrow press OKH The current setting is at the arrow 7 Press G or F to select ON or OFF 8 Press OKH If ON is selected a confirmation tone sounds The display will return to Key Tone ON O...

Page 41: ... arrow points to Program then press OKH 3 Press G or F until the arrow points to Display Option then press OKH 4 Press G or F until the arrow points to Talk Display then press OKH The current setting is at the arrow Talk Time Length of the call Phone No Dialled phone number 5 Press G or F to select Phone No or Talk Time then press OKH A confirmation tone sounds The display will return to Talk Disp...

Page 42: ...et To return to the stand by mode press or wait for 60 seconds C You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing C H R e s e t H a n d s e t S e t t i n g B a s e E n t e r H s e t P I N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 Call prohibition OFF Direct call mode OFF Direct call number Clear Handset password 0000 Handset receiver volume MEDIUM Redial memory All clear Display language English Auto talk OFF F...

Page 43: ...ter the base unit password p 35 0 F 8 Press OKH A confirmation tone sounds The display will return to Setting Base To return to the stand by mode press or wait for 60 seconds C You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing C I n p u t C o m m a n d Call restricted All clear handset s Call restriction All clear number s Base unit password 0000 Base unit ringer volume 2 MEDIUM Bell selectio...

Page 44: ... You can register and operate your handset at up to 4 base units Since each base unit forms a radio cell you can extend the range or area in which you can make answer calls with the same handset by placing the base units in suitable locations For example you can use a handset in different radio areas such as at home or the office However calls in progress are cancelled when the unit moves to anoth...

Page 45: ...before initial use Make sure that the power is ON p 12 and the unit is in the stand by mode Register the handset number within 1 minute If not registered within 1 minute press on the handset to cancel the programming mode Then start again from step 1 C 7 Enter the base unit password p 35 8 Press OKH Please Wait is displayed then a confirmation tone sounds The handset will return to the stand by mo...

Page 46: ... the base unit telephone line where you can make receive calls The factory preset is Auto automatic base unit access To select the desired base unit program as follows 46 Registration 1 Press 2 Press G or F until the arrow points to Program 3 Press OKH 4 While Select Base is at the arrow press OKH The current setting Auto or a registered base unit number is at the arrow F 5 Press G or F to select ...

Page 47: ... to Program then press OKH 3 Press G or F until the arrow points to Registration then press OKH 4 Press G or F until the arrow points to Cancel Base then press OKH Enter H set PIN is displayed 5 Enter the handset password p 34 Registered base unit s is are displayed F 6 Press G or F until the arrow points to the base unit s you want to cancel then press OKH marks the selected base unit 7 Press G o...

Page 48: ...es for bell selection When a call is being received all handsets ring All handsets the selected handset s ring s Specified handset s the selected handset rings first then if it does not answer all other handsets will ring First handset The factory preset is All handsets To change the bell selection program as follows 9 Enter the handset number s you want to ring The selected handset number s flash...

Page 49: ...eceived all handsets will ring at the same time 1 Follow steps 1 to 7 on page 48 2 Press 3 Press OKH A confirmation tone sounds The display will return to Setting Base To return to the stand by mode press or wait for 60 seconds C 1 You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing Even if you select Specified handset s or First handset calls can also be received on the handsets which do not r...

Page 50: ...Press OKH 6 While Standby Display is at the arrow press OKH The current setting is at the arrow 7 Press G or F to select Handset Number OFF or Base Number 8 Press OKH A confirmation tone sounds The display will return to Standby Display F 9 Press to return to the stand by mode C You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing C Ex Handset Number is selected Ex Base Number is selected Ex OFF...

Page 51: ...for 1 minute 2 To stop paging press again or press on one of the handsets Intercom between Handsets A 2 way intercom is available between handsets Ex Handset 1 is paging Handset 2 Intercom calls can be conducted within the radio area of the current base unit but not with units in neighbouring radio areas 3 Handset 2 When the unit rings press to answer The intercom duration is displayed 4 Handsets ...

Page 52: ...wer 3 Transferring a call Handset 1 Press The transfer is completed Handset 2 can answer the call OR Ending the intercom Handset 1 Press Handset 1 returns to the call INT INT INT Transferring a call without the intercom This feature enables you to transfer the call to another handset without waiting for the paged handset to answer Ex Handset 1 is transferring a call to Handset 2 1 Handset 1 During...

Page 53: ...base unit 1 Handset 1 During a call press Then enter the desired handset number The call is put on hold If there is no answer press to return to the call 2 Handset 2 When the unit rings press to answer INT INT 1 Press 2 Press G or F until the arrow points to Program 3 Press OKH 4 Press G or F until the arrow points to Setting Handset 5 Press OKH 6 Press G or F until the arrow points to Call Waitin...

Page 54: ... close the handset cover and turn the power ON p 12 3 Be sure to charge the new batteries fully in order to display the battery icon correctly p 11 Ni Cd battery For about 4 hours Ni MH battery For about 8 hours Discard defective batteries as soon as possible Defective batteries may leak into the unit Please use only Panasonic P 03H or P P03S batteries If the rechargeable batteries are not inserte...

Page 55: ... cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed 6 Exercise care in handling the batteries in order not to short the batteries with conductive materials such as rings bracelets and keys The batteries and or conductor may overheat and cause burns 7 Charge the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions ...

Page 56: ...r handset is in use Check that the dialling mode selection is correct p 13 The unit is in call prohibition mode Cancel the mode p 37 The dialled number is restricted Cancel the number p 39 Key lock mode is set Cancel the mode p 30 The handset is out of range Move closer to the base unit and make the call again Plug in the AC adaptor Locate the handset and base unit away from other electrical appli...

Page 57: ...t pause for over 60 seconds while programming You cannot store a name and phone number while the unit is in the talk or intercom mode Do not pause for over 60 seconds while storing To answer the call press Start again from the beginning after hanging up Other telephone equipment may be interfering with your phone Disconnect it Try again Other electrical appliances connected to the same outlet may ...

Page 58: ...elled or has not been registered Register the handset in the base unit p 45 A call is being received To answer press twice Check the pause function p 28 The base unit has registered a maximum of 6 handsets or the handset has registered a maximum of 4 base units A wrong base unit password was entered Enter the correct password There is interference from other electrical units Locate the handset and...

Page 59: ...ater than 40 C Placement 1 Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit 2 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall onto and liquids are not spilled into the unit Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke dust mechanical vibration or shock 3 Place the unit on a flat surface For best performance 1 If noise prevents the conversation from being understood at the handset move toward the bas...

Page 60: ...s in the handset and then recharged the capacity of the batteries will be reduced to 15 minutes due to the memory effect Therefore you should discharge the batteries completely i e use them in the handset until on the display starts flashing Then recharge them as described in the manual After the memory effect has occurred it is possible to achieve almost complete capacity of the Ni Cd Ni MH batte...

Page 61: ...ns DECT The abbreviation DECT means Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications Advantages of DECT Excellent voice quality Through sampling of digital signals DECT units obtain nearly noiseless transmission High grade taping security Based on digital transmission DECT conversations are well protected against unapproved monitoring Multi Handset operation To operate several handsets at the base uni...

Page 62: ...er 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 or the applianc...

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Page 64: ...c House Willoughby Road Bracknell Berkshire RG12 8FP Manufacturer Kyushu Matsushita Electric U K Ltd Pencarn Way Duffryn Newport South Wales NP10 8YE United Kingdom Printed in the United Kingdom PQQX12192ZB UK WU0699MK2079 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC ...

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