Panasonic KX-TC1230ALW, KX-TC1230NZW - Manuals

5 Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information Using the Directory .......................................................................44 Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory ............................44Selecting Characters to Enter Names ...............................

Location of Controls 6 Base unit GREETIN G ERASE REPE REPE AT RE REW SK SKIP F F REC CHE CHECK CK LOCATO R TOR INT INTERCO M ERCOM CHARGE IN USE IN USE VOL VOLUME UME STOP STOP NE NEW MESSA MESSA GE GE CALLER ID CALLER ID AUTO PR OGRAM HOLD HOLD RINGER RINGER REDIAL REDIAL PAUSE PAUSE MIC RECALL REC...

7 Preparation GREETI NG ERASE REPE AT RE W SK IP F F REC CHECK LOCA TOR INTERCOM CHARGE IN USE VOLUME STOP NEW MESSA GE CALLER ID AUTO PR OGRAM HOLD RINGER REDIAL PAUSE MIC RECALL GREETIN G ERASE REPE REPE AT RE REW SK SKIP F F REC CHE CHECK CK LOCATO R TOR INT INTERCO M ERCOM CHARGE IN USE IN USE V...

Location of Controls 8 Handset TALK INT NTER ERCOM FUNCT ION E EDI DIT EXIT EXIT CH CH RECALL RECALL PAUSE SE 1 2 3 0 4 5 6 8 7 9 ON OFF REDIAL REDIAL Antenna (TALK) Button (p. 28, 33) (FUNCTION/EDIT) Button (p. 18, 25, 45) Charge Contacts (p. 15) (RECALL/PLAYBACK) Button (p. 55, 56, 63, 70) Display...

Displays 9 Preparation Both the handset and the base unit show you information and instructionson their displays. These display prompts are shown below. Handset display Ringer off The Caller List is empty or there are no storeditems in the directory. This is displayed whilethe handset is on the base...

Displays 12 Base unit display The clock needs adjusting (p. 16). Your greeting message was not recordedcorrectly. Record it again (p. 23). The unit is in the answering systemprogramming mode. The speaker volume level is set to “5”. You can select:– 9 levels (0–8) while using the answering system (p....

13 Preparation Settings Connections • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10AL. • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptorto feel warm during use.) • To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 75. • If your unit is connected to a PBX which d...

Settings 14 Battery Charge Place the handset on thebase unit and charge forabout 10 hours beforeinitial use. • The IN USE/CHARGEindicator lights and a beepsounds. Installing the Battery in the Handset Install the battery in the handset and close the handset cover, locking itinto place. IN USE/CHARGE...

15 Preparation Up to about 20 days Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 14): Operation Operating time While in use (TALK) While not in use (Standby) Up to about 6 hours • The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions,such as viewing the Ca...

Settings 16 1 Lift the handset off the base unit andpress / (EXIT/CH) twice. ORWhen the handset is off the base unit,press / (EXIT/CH) once. • If previously adjusted, “ Adjust ” will be displayed on the third line. 2 Press á ( Set clock key). • You may press á ( Adjust key) instead. 3 Enter the curr...

17 Preparation 8 Press á ( Next key). 9 Enter the current date by using a 4-digitnumber. (Ex. To set Dec. 27, enter “2712”.) 10 Press á ( Save key). • A beep sounds. • The clock starts working. • You can go back to the previous display by pressing Ü , when setting the time and date. • If 3 beeps sou...

18 Programmable Functions H LCD contrast Set recall Talk switching Set area code TAD program You can program the following function items using the handset nearthe base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See thecorresponding pages for function details.Make sure the unit is in the ...

19 Preparation Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset offthe base unit without pressing (TALK) . If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory setto OFF.Make sure the unit is in t...

20 With the base unit Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. (You can alsoselect the ringer volume while a call is being received.) To select HIGH or LOW, press (HOLD/RINGER) . • Each time you press the button, the ringervolume will change and the selected ringervolume will ring. To tu...

21 Preparation Setting the LCD Contrast You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make thehandset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from thefactory set to level 3.Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) . 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly...

22 Storing Your Area Code We recommend you program your area code before using the Caller IDfeature (p. 34). Incoming calls from the same area will be then recorded inthe Caller List without the area code. You do not have to remove the codebefore calling back or storing.Make sure the unit is in the ...

23 Preparation Preparing the Answering System You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If agreeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings willbe played when a call is received (p. 24). All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory (p....

24 To erase the recorded greeting message Press (GREETINGCHECK) \ press (ERASE) while the message is being played. • The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting. Pre-recorded greeting message If you do not record a greeting message (p. 23), one of two messages willbe played when a call...

25 Preparation Programming Summary for the Answering System You can program the following functions using the handset near thebase unit. See the page numbers below for details. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. • You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH) . •...

26 Preparing the Answering System If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer a call with the greetingmessage, and then hang up. The unit will not record any incomingmessages. Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time You can select “1 minute”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’sreco...

27 Preparation Selecting the Number of Rings You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answeringsystem answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “AUTO (Toll saver*)”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “AUTO”. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) . 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow poin...

28 Making Calls 1 Press (TALK) . 2 Dial a phone number. • The dialled number is displayed. • After a few seconds, the display will show thelength of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit. • If the handset has lost communication with the b...

29 Cordless Telephone Ö Ö To dial after confirming the entered number 1 Dial a phone number. • If you misdial, press Ü and dial again. 2 Press (TALK) . • After a few seconds, the display will show thelength of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the ...

Making Calls 30 1 Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . • The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights. 2 Dial a phone number. 3 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 base unit s...

31 Cordless Telephone Hands-free Digital Duplex SpeakerphoneFor best performance, please note the following: • Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room. • If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press VOLUME to decrease the speaker volume. • If the other party’s voice from the speaker...

32 Simultaneous Keypad Dialling You can use the base unit like a standard telephone. After pressing (TALK) to make a call with the handset near the base unit, you can also dial using the base unit keypad. 1 Handset:Press (TALK) . 2 Base unit:Dial a telephone number whilehearing a dial tone on thehan...

33 Cordless Telephone With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) 1 Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . 2 Talk into the MIC. 3 To hang up, press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “ Incoming call ” is displayed on the handset and the CALLER ID indicator flashes...

34 Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephonecompany. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’sinformation will be shown on the handset display after the first ring. The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers in ...

35 Cordless Telephone To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID indicator flashes slowlyon the base unit. The handset displays show the number of new calls. • If “ No items stored ” is displayed, the Caller List is empty. • Caller information cannot be display...

36 Using the Caller List 1 Lift the handset off the base unit.ORIf the handset is off the base unit,press Ü or á to enter the list. • The display will show, for example, the following. 2 To search from the most recentcall, press Ö . To search from the oldest call,press Ñ . • To scroll between caller...

37 Cordless Telephone Display meaning: √ : You have checked this caller information, answered the call, called back the caller or played back the message (p. 58). ✕ 2- ✕ 9 : The number of times the same caller called (up to 9). After checking, “ ✕ 2 ” – “ ✕ 9 ” will be replaced with “ √ ”. Ex. When ...

Using the Caller List 38 • If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information, you cannot call backthat caller. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit.ORIf the handset is off the base unit, press Ü or á to enter the list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to find the desired caller. 3 Press (TALK) ....

39 Cordless Telephone Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number in the Caller List. After editing the number,you can continue with calling back or directory storing procedures.Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit.ORIf the hands...

Using the Caller List 40 Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List intothe directory. Storing must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit.ORIf ...

41 Cordless Telephone 1 Lift the handset off the base unit.ORIf the handset is off the base unit, press Ü or á to enter the list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to find the caller you want to erase from the Caller List, andpress á . 3 Press Ö or Ñ to select “ Clear ”, and press á ( Yes key). • A beep sou...

42 Exit H All clear GF H =Yes All clear To erase all entries in the Caller List Before erasing all entries, make sure that “ 0 new call ” is displayed. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit.ORIf the handset is off the base unit, press Ü or á to enter the list. 2 Press á ( Yes key). 3 Press Ö or Ñ to ...

43 Cordless Telephone Dialling a Stored Number 1 Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . 2 Press (AUTO/PROGRAM) . 3 Press the memory stationnumber ( (0) to (9) ). • The stored number is dialled. • Numbers stored can only be dialled by the base unit. (AUTO/PROGRAM) Memory StationNumbers (REDIAL/PAUSE) To erase a ...

44 Using the Directory You can store up to 30 names and phone numbers in the directory usingthe handset. All directory items are sorted by the first word in alphabeticalorder. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name onthe handset display. When you receive a caller ID call from a...

Using the Directory 46 # & ’ ( ) , – . / 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 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 Blank To move the cursor to the left To move the cursor to the right (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (0) (*) (#) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Using the Directory 48 Finding Items in the Directory You can search the directory using the handset.Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the directory list. . • The first item is displayed. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the desired item is displayed. . • Al...

49 Cordless Telephone Other symbols, 1 A, B, C, 2 D, E, F, 3 G, H, I, 4 J, K, L, 5 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (0) Index Keys Index Keys M, N, O, 6 P, Q, R, S, 7 T, U, V, 8 W, X, Y, Z, 9 0 Index table 1 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to find the directory item that you want to dial. • To search for...

Using the Directory 50 Editing an Item in the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to find the directory item you want to change, andpress á . • To search for the item by initial, see page 49. 2 While the arrow points to “ Edit ”, press á ( Yes key...

51 Cordless Telephone Erasing an Item from the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to find the directory item you want to erase. • To search for the item by initial, see page 48. 2 Press á . 3 Press Ö or Ñ to select “ Clear ”. 4 Press á ( Yes key)...

52 Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset 1 Handset:Press (INTERCOM) . Talk to the paged partyafter the beeps. • “ Intercom ” is displayed. 2 Base unit:When the otherparty’s voice isheard, answer usingthe MIC. 3 Handset:To e...

53 Cordless Telephone Transferring a Call Using the Intercom The intercom can be used during a call. This feature enables you totransfer a call between the handset and the base unit. From the handset to thebase unit 1 Handset:During a call, press (INTERCOM) . Talk to the paged party after the beeps....

54 Special Features How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) We recommend you press (REDIAL/PAUSE) if a pause is required for dialling with a PBX or to access a long distance service.Ex. Line access number (9) (PBX) (9) \ (REDIAL/PAUSE) \ • Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE...

55 Cordless Telephone RECALL Button Pressing (RECALL/PLAYBACK) or (RECALL) allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call oraccessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting. Automatic Security Code Setting Each time you place the handse...

56 1 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) . 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Program ”. 3 Press á ( Yes key). 4 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Set recall ”. 5 Press á ( Yes key). 6 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the desired time is displayed. 7 Press á ( Save key). • A beep...

57 Answering System Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and thecaller’s message is recorded. • The total recording time (including greeting message) is about15 minutes. If messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the time maybe shortened by up to 3 m...

58 Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unitdisplay. If the ANSWER ON indicator flashes, new messages have beenrecorded. Listening to only newmessages Press (NEW!MESSAGE) briefly. • The unit announces thenumber of new messages andplays them back. Listen...

59 Answering System For Caller ID service users (p. 34) During playback, when the handset is onthe base unit, the handset display willshow the name and/or number of thecaller whose message is being played. To call back the displayed number: During playback, lift the handset and press (TALK) within 1...

60 Listening to Messages From the Handset If someone else is in the room and you want to listen to the recordedmessages privately, you can use the handset. 1 Handset:Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) . • The number of new messages is heard on the handset. 2 Base unit:To listen to new messages, press (NEW!MESS...

61 Answering System Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it isless than 5 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:—“ Memory full ” is heard. —“ ” is displayed on the base unit. —the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly.Erase some, or all, of th...

62 Pager Call This feature allows you to alert your pager when the unit records anincoming message. You can retrieve the message from a touch tonetelephone (p. 64).First store the pager number, then set the unit to call the pager. • Consult your pager company to check whether the service alerts your...

63 Answering System Setting the Unit to Call a Pager 1 Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) . • The number of new messages is heard on the handset. 2 Press (3) . • “ ” is displayed on the base unit. • If “ ” is not displayed, the pager number is not stored. Store the number (p. 62, 63), and try again. 3 Press (R...

64 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit(p. 66). • To skip the voice menu and operate theunit directly, see page 68. Summary of remote operation Call your unit from a...

65 Answering System Setting the Remote Code The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unitand listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99). The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your ownremote code, you can use “11”. Use the handset nea...

66 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts. Press 1 to play back all messages.Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to play back new messages.Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to record your message.Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to erase all me...

68 [ Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Direct Remote Operation Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unitby direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remoteoperation, hang up anytime. Direct commands NEW MESSAGEPLAYBACK ALL MESSAGEPLAYBACK REPEAT (...

69 Answering System PAGER CALLON/OFF ANSWERINGSYSTEM OFF (3) (0) • Each time you press (3), “ On/Off ” is heard and the mode will turn on or off. • If you have not stored a pager number,6 beeps will sound and the mode will notturn on. • The unit hangs up and will not answercalls until turned on agai...

70 Remote Operation with the Handset Voice menu If no commands are entered after you press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) , the unit will start the following voice menu. “ Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all messages. ” • You can enter direct commands even if the voice menu has started. Y...

72 Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall. 2 Connect the AC adaptor. 3 Tuck the telephone line cordinside the wall mountingadaptor, then push it in thedirection of the arrow. • The word “UP” should faceupward. 1 Push the hook and turn itaround. Turn the hook until aclick is heard. To Power...

73 Useful Information 4 Install screws using thewall template below.Connect the telephone linecord. Mount the unit, thenslide down. • Extend the antenna. • Fasten the telephone linecord to prevent it from beingdisconnected. 5 To charge the handset battery:Fix the charge contacts ( # ) and insert the...

74 Battery Replacement If “ Recharge ” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P102 battery. To avoid memory loss, replace within 3 minutes. 1 Press the notch on thebattery cover firmly and slideit as indicated by the arrow. 2 Remove the ...

75 Useful Information Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standardtelephone on the same line, use a telephone double adaptor (forAustralia) or a T-adaptor (for New Zealand). Telephone Line Cord Standard Telephone To Socket (Optional) Telephone Double...

76 Before Requesting Help Problem “ No link to base Place on cradle and try again. ” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. Static, sound cuts in/out,fades. Interference fromother electrical units. The handset and/or the baseunit do not ring. The handset display isblank. The handset display is still...

79 Useful Information General Problem The unit does not work. You cannot program items,such as the day and timeadjustment. Remedy • Check the settings (p. 13–17). • Charge the battery fully (p. 14). • Clean the charge contacts and chargeagain (p. 15). • Install the battery properly (p. 74). • Place ...

81 Useful Information Safety Instructions Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below. Safety1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 2) When left unused for a long period of time, the bas...

82 Safety Instructions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THISPRODUCT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE. When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becomingaccessible, disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return this unit to theplace of purchase or service centre. ...

83 Useful Information SOCKET SCREW “A” PLUG Fig. 1 TELEPHONE CORD Connect to the PLUGas shown in Fig. 1. ( ) SCREW“B” Fig. 2 SCREW “B” Fig. 3 SOCKET SCREW “A” Fig. 4 Instructions to customer InstallationAttached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence thatit is a “Permitted At...