Panasonic KX-TC1220ALW User Manual

Cordless Phone

Model No. KX-TC1220ALW

KX-TC1220NZW

Operating Instructions

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 10 hours before initial use.

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information

Caller ID Compatible

Before Initial Use

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

For your future reference

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty.

Accessories (included)

Handset Cover (p. 12)Battery (p. 12)

For Australia only

Telephone Plug

(p. 11)

one

oneone

AC Adaptor (p. 11)

Telephone Line Cord

(p. 11)

For Australia

For New Zealand

one

one one

Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 50)

one

For Australia

When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone operator, this telephone will display the caller’s phone number. When available from your telephone operator, this telephone will also display the number of the second call or call waiting.

For New Zealand

Caller ID, where available, is a service provided by the telephone company. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s phone number.

For Best Performance

Battery Charge

A rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 10 hours before initial use (p. 12).

•Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the

battery may not charge properly.

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:

Extend the antenna fully.

Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer, cellular phone, charging units or another cordless phone.

In a high and central location, preferably where there are no obstructions.

Preparation

Location of Controls ..................................................................... 6

Display............................................................................................ 8

Settings ..........................................................................................11

Connections .................................................................................11

Installing the Battery in the Handset ............................................12

Battery Charge.............................................................................12

Time and Date Adjustment ..........................................................14

Programmable Functions .............................................................16

Setting the Auto Talk Feature ......................................................17

Selecting the Ringer Volume .......................................................18

Setting the LCD Contrast .............................................................19

Storing Your Area Code...............................................................20

Basic Operation

Making Calls ..................................................................................21

With the Handset .........................................................................21

With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) .....................23

Simultaneous Keypad Dialling .....................................................25

Answering Calls ............................................................................26

With the Handset .........................................................................26

With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) .....................26

Caller ID Service............................................................................27

Using the Caller List .....................................................................29

Viewing the Caller List .................................................................29

Calling Back from the Caller List..................................................31

Editing the Caller’s Phone Number..............................................32

Storing Caller List Information in the Directory ............................33

Erasing Caller List Information.....................................................34

Advanced Operation

Speed Dialler..................................................................................36

Storing Phone Numbers in Memory.............................................36

Dialling a Stored Number.............................................................36

Using the Directory .......................................................................37

Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory ............................37

Contents

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information

Selecting Characters to Enter Names ........................................39

Finding Items in the Directory .....................................................41

Dialling from the Directory ...........................................................42

Editing an Item in the Directory ...................................................43

Erasing an Item from the Directory .............................................44

Intercom .........................................................................................45

Transferring a Call Using the Intercom ........................................46

Special Features............................................................................47

How to Use the PAUSE Button

(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)..............47

Automatic Security Code Setting .................................................48

Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible (For Australia only).........48

RECALL Button............................................................................48

Useful Information

Wall Mounting................................................................................50

Battery Replacement.....................................................................52

Adding Another Phone .................................................................53

Before Requesting Help................................................................54

Safety Instructions ........................................................................57

Important Information (For Australia only).................................59

TALK

NTE

ERCOM

FUNCTION E EDIDIT

EXIT C

RECALL

PAUS

5 6

ON OFF

REDIAL

Location of Controls

Handset

Preparation

Base unit

LOCAT

TOR

INTINTE

ERCOM

CHARGE

IN USE

VOLU

UME

AUTO PROGRAM

RECALLRECALL

HOLD

RINGER

REDIAL

PAUSE

MIC

CALLER IDCALLER ID



Display

The handset shows you information and instructions on the display. The display prompts are shown below.

Ringer off

The Caller List is empty. This is displayed while the handset is on the base unit.

The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p. 13).

The display shows the number of new calls and the battery strength while the handset is on the base unit.

This display will be shown when: — you lift the handset off the base unit, or — Ü or áis pressed when the handset is off

the base unit.

To search from the most recent call, press Ö. To search from the oldest call, press Ñ (p. 29).

When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 18), “Ringer off” will ﬂash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode (p. 13).

When a call is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number after the ﬁrst ring.

Clock has not been set. Please set time and date (p. 14).

10 new calls

=New F=Old

0266667777

12 new calls

Recharge

12:00A 1.1

0000

=Set clock

No items stored

Preparation

During a conversation, the display shows the length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35 seconds). The battery strength is also displayed (p. 12).

The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Place the handset on the base unit and try again.

This is information from the Caller List. The display shows: — the caller’s phone number, — the time and date of the last call

(ex. Dec. 20, 11:20 AM), and

— the number of times called (ex. 3 times).

This is a name from the directory. The stored name and phone number are displayed.

The base unit is paging the handset (p. 45).

The handset and the base unit are in the intercom mode (p. 45).

An outside call has been put on hold by the handset user in the intercom mode. To release the hold, press (TALK) or (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) (p. 46).

An outside call using the handset has been put on hold by pressing (HOLD/RINGER). To release the hold, press (TALK) or (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) (p. 24).

0355566677 11:20A 20.12 ✕3

Ann 0276543210

Press INTERCOM

Intercom

00-00-07

Intercom hold

00-01-12

Hold

00-01-12

Talk

01-06-35

No link to base Place on cradle and try again.

Not available

, á, or (INTERCOM) was pressed, while the

base unit was in use.

When trying to enter the Caller List while the handset is off the base unit, the Caller List is empty.

When trying to enter the directory list while the handset is off the base unit, the directory is empty.

When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 33, 38).

While programming items, the handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit and try again.

Memory is full

Caller's list No items stored

Directory list No items stored

Display

Save error

Preparation

Settings

Connections

•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV14AL.

•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 53.

•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you

cannot access those services.

Hook

Fasten the cord to prevent it from disconnecting.

Extend the antenna fully.

To Power Outlet (AC 230–240 V, 50 /60 Hz)

AC Adaptor

Telephone Line Cord

Telephone Plug

For New Zealand

To Single-Line Telephone Jack

Telephone Line Cord

To Socket

For Australia

Settings

Battery Charge

Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 10 hours before initial use.

•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and a beep sounds.

Installing the Battery in the Handset

Install the battery in the handset and close the handset cover, locking it into place.

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

Needs to be recharged.

Battery strength

You can check the battery strength on the handset display while the handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc. The battery strength will remain for a few seconds after using the handset, then the display will return to the standby mode (p. 13).

The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.

Display prompt Battery strength

Fully charged

Medium

Low

(ﬂashing)

Black Lead

Red Lead

Preparation

Up to about 20 days

Battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12):

Operation Operating time

While in use (TALK)

While not in use (Standby)

Up to about 8 hours

•The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, 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 is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.

•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base unit until “Recharge” is displayed and/or “” ﬂashes. This will maximize the battery life.

•The battery cannot be overcharged.

Recharge

Recharge the battery when:

—“Recharge” is displayed on the handset, —“ ” ﬂashes on the display, or —the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.

•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 30 minutes, the display will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “” will continue to ﬂash.

•To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit for 10 hours.

Recharge

Standby mode (While the handset is off the base unit)

The handset goes into the standby mode after you ﬁnish using the handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory list etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls. The battery operating time is conserved in this mode.

Settings

Lift the handset off the base unit and press /(EXIT/CH) twice. OR When the handset is off the base unit, press /(EXIT/CH) once.

•If previously adjusted, “Adjust” will be displayed on the third line.

Press á (Set clock key).

•You may press á (Adjust key) instead.

Enter the current year by using a 4-digit number. (Ex. To set the year 2001, enter “2001”.)

Press á (Next key).

Enter the current time (hour and minute) by using a 4-digit number. (Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)

•For AM/PM setting: Enter numbers between 0100 and 1259.

•For 24-hour clock: Enter numbers between 0000 and 2359.

Press á (Next key).

•If numbers between 0000 and 0059, or 1300 and 2359 are entered, the time will automatically be set using the 24-hour clock. Skip the steps 7 and 8 and go to the step 9.

Press (*) to select “AM” or “PM” or 24-hour clock. (Ex. You select “PM”.)

Display Option

A ...................... AM

P ...................... PM

Blank display .............. 24-hour clock

•Each time you press (*), the selection will change on the display.

Time and Date Adjustment

You can select AM/PM or 24-hour clock by programming.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

12:00A 01.01 Enter year 0000

=Next

12:00A 01.01 Enter time

=Next

09:30A 01.01

=AM/PM

=Next

12:00A 1.1

0000

=Set clock

12:00A 01.01 Enter year 2001

=Next

09:30A 01.01 Enter time

=Next

→

09:30P 01.01

=AM/PM

=Next

Preparation

Press á (Next key).

Enter the current date by using a 4-digit number. (Ex. To set Dec. 27, enter “2712”.)

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 sound when entering the time and date, a wrong number was entered. Enter the correct time and date.

To check the time and date

You can check the current time and date in the standby mode.

Lift the handset off the base unit and press /(EXIT/CH) twice. OR When the handset is off the base unit, press /(EXIT/CH) once.

•

The current time and date is displayed for 30 seconds. To return to the standby mode, press

/(EXIT/CH).

09:30P 01.01 Enter day.month

=Save

09:30P 27.12 Enter day.month

=Save

09:30P 27.12

2001

If a power failure occurs,

you have to readjust the time and date. If you use the handset for making/answering calls or remote operation without adjusting the time and date, the display in step 1 appears for 5 seconds after “Off” is displayed.

For Caller ID service users (p. 27)

•The Caller ID information will re-set the clock after the ﬁrst ring if the adjusted

time and/or date is incorrect. However, if the time has not previously been set, the Caller ID information will not adjust the clock.

•The caller ID information will automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving

time.

EXITCHCH

(EXIT/CH)

ON OFF

TALK

FUNCTION EDIDIT

INT

COM

EXIT

Programmable Functions

LCD contrast

Set recall

Talk switching

Set area code

You can program the following functions by using the handset near the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the

corresponding pages for function details.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

During programming:

*To select a desired function, press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow

points to the item. Then press á to go to the next step.

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH).

•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby

mode.

Lift the handset, and press (FUNCTION/EDIT).

<Function menu>*

To store an item in the directory (p. 38).

To select the ringer volume (p. 18).

Press á.

To select the LCD contrast (p. 19).

To select the recall time (p. 49).

To set the auto talk feature (p. 17).

To set your area code (p. 20).

Save directory

Ringer volume

Program

<Function menu>*

Preparation

Auto talk

:On

Program

GF H

=Yes

Auto talk

:Off

GF H

=Save

Auto talk

:On

GF H

=Save

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 (TALK). If you want to use this feature, you need to enable this feature. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.

Press á (Yes key).

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “Talk switching”.

Press á (Yes key).

Press Ö or Ñ to select “On” or “Off”.

Press á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To return to the standby mode, press

(EXIT/CH).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH).

•In order to view Caller ID information before answering a call, leave the Auto Talk

feature OFF.

Talk switching Set area code

GF H

=Yes

Ringer

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

Selecting the Ringer Volume

You can set the handset and base unit ringer volumes to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the handset/base unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.

With the handset

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “Ringer volume” and press á (Yes key).

Press Ö or Ñ to select the desired volume.

•The selected volume is displayed and rings.

•To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold Ö until 2 beeps sound.

To turn the ringer ON, press Ñ or Ö in step 3.

•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.

•You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received. Press Ö or

Ñ while the unit is ringing.

•When set to OFF, “Ringer off” will ﬂash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode.

Programmable Functions

With the base unit

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. (You can also

select the ringer volume while a call is being received.)

To select HIGH or LOW, press

(HOLD/RINGER). Each time you press the

button, the ringer volume will change and the selected ringer volume will ring.

To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold

(HOLD/RINGER) until 2 beeps sound.

To turn the ringer ON, press

(HOLD/RINGER).

•The ringer will sound at the HIGH level.

(HOLD/RINGER)

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

Ringer off

OFF

Save directory

Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

HIGH

LOW

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