Panasonic KX-TC1731B User Manual
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KX-TC1731B
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
Caller ID Compatible
AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 4 hours before initial use.
Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonjc.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 72 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordiess teiephone.
Caller ID and Visual Cali Waiting (Call Waiting ID), where available, are
telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone
will display the caller’s name and phone number. An added service.
Visual Cali Waiting, will display the second caller’s name and phone
number during call waiting.
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j Attach your purchase receipt here. J
For your future reference
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
□ AC Adaptor (p. 13)
Order No. PQLV1Z
one
□ Telephone Line Cord (p. 13)
one
For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery
powers the handset. Charge the
battery for about 4 hours before
initial use (p. 14).
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,
In a HIGH and CENTRAL
location with no obstructions
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Location of Controls...................................................................................... 6
Displays........................................................................................................10
Settings........................................................................................................ 13
Connections..............................................................................................13
Battery Charge..........................................................................................14
Selecting the Dialing Mode.......................................................................16
Selecting the Line Mode...........................................................................17
Storing Your Area Code............................................................................18
Storing a Second Area Code....................................................................19
Setting the Auto Talk Feature.................................................................. 20
Selecting the Ringer Volume
Wall Mounting...........................................................................................22
Preparing the Answering System
Greeting Message
Programming Summary for the Answering System
Time and Day Adjustment
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time
Selecting the Number of Rings.................................................................28
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Making Calls
Answering Calls...........................................................................................31
Speed Dialer................................................................................................32
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory
Dialing a Stored Number..........................................................................33
Caller ID Service..........................................................................................34
Using the Caller List.....................................................................................36
Viewing the Caller List..............................................................................36
Calling Back from the Caller List
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number
Storing Caller List Information in Speed Dialer Memory
Erasing the Caller List Information...........................................................41
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Intercom......................................................................................................42
Special Features.........................................................................................43
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)
Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ................43
Automatic Security Code Setting..............................................................44
For Call Waiting Service Users.................................................................44
FLASH Button...........................................................................................45
Automatic Answering Operation..............................................................46
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls...............................................................46
Listening to Messages
From the Handset.....................................................................................48
Erasing Messages......................................................................................49
Pager Call....................................................................................................50
Storing a Pager Number...........................................................................50
Storing Your Home Telephone Number
Pager Mode Setting..................................................................................54
Setting the Unit to Call a Pager
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
Setting the Remote Code
Voice Menu...............................................................................................58
Direct Remote Operation..........................................................................60
Remote Operation with the Handset........................................................62
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Battery Replacement.................................................................................64
Adding Another Phone..............................................................................64
Before Requesting Help............................................................................65
Important Safety Instructions...................................................................72
FCC and Other Information.......................................................................74
Locatiomi ©f Controlls
Handset (Front)
Handset (Back)
Display (p. 10)
[CALL WAITl Button
(p. 44)
(CLEAR! Button
(p. 18, 33,41)
i=> Location of Controls
Base unit
Antenna (p. 3, 13)
[LOCATOR/INTERCOMl
Button (p. 42)
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Both the handset and the base unit show you information and instructions
on their displays. These display prompts are shown below.
Handset display
The Caller List is empty.
No items stored
The battery needs to be charged. Place the
Recharge
H ai;
12 new calls
{DDQl
12 new calls
v=New
I'Ringer off
A=01d
handset on the base unit to charge the battery
(p. 14).
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
— SEARCH 0 or 0 is pressed when the
handset is off the base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press
SEARCH 0 (New key). To search from the oldest
call, press SEARCH @ (old key) (p. 36).
When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 21),
“Ringer off” will flash for about 45 seconds before
the handset returns to the stand-by mode (p. 15).
Talk
01-06-35 {DDDl
Out of range
Save error
TINA ROBINSON
1-000-222-3333
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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. 14).
The handset has lost communication with the base
unit. Move closer to the base unit.
While programming, the handset lost
communication with the base unit. Move closer to
the base unit.
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller’s name and number after the first ring.
JACK SMITH
111-2222
11:20A JAN12 X3
This is a name from the Caller List.
The display shows:
— the caller’s name,
— the caller’s number,
— the time and date of the last call
(ex. Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and
— the number of times called (ex. 3 times).
Paging
Press INTERCOM
Intercom
00-00-07 {GOD]
NANCY BROWN
1-000-222-3333
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Waiting
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Please lift up
and try again
Not available
Answering
system setting
(□ 00]
The base unit is paging the handset (p. 42).
The handset and the base unit are in the intercom
mode (p. 42).
A second cali is received during a conversation
(p. 44).
SEARCH 0 or 0was pressed while the handset
was on the base unit. Lift the handset and press
SEARCH 0 or 0 again.
SEARCH 0 or 0, iPLAYBACKl or [INTERCOM]
was pressed while the base unit was not in the
stand-by mode.
The unit is in answering system programming
mode (p. 25).
Remote
operation
The handset is operating the answering system
remotely (p. 62).
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Base unit display
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The clock needs adjusting (p. 26).
Your greeting message was not recorded
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correctly. Record it again {p. 23).
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The unit is in the answering system programming
mode.
The speaker volume level is set to “5”.
You can select:
- 9 levels (0-8) while using the answering
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system {p. 23, 47).
- 8 levels (1-8) while using the intercom (p. 43).
12 messages have been recorded.
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Memory is full. Erase some or all of the
messages (p. 49).
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The recording time is set to “greeting only”
{p. 28). (The display is blank.)
The pager call mode is set to ON (p. 55).
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Connections
o USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z).
o 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 64.
• If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID
services, you cannot access those services.
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c::i> Settings
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit
and charge for about 4 hours before
initial use,
o The IN USE/CHARGE indicator
lights.
Battery strength
You can check the present battery strength on the 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, programming, etc.
The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset, then
the display will return to the stand-by mode (see next page).
The battery strength is shown as in the chart below.
Display prompt Battery strength
[□DD]
{ GD]
{ D]
'''{ Ü]' (flashing)
Fully charged
Medium
Low
Needs to be recharged.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
— “Recharge” is displayed on the handset,
— “ ( n ] ” flashes on the handset display, or
— the handset beeps intermittently while it is in
use.
» If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes,
the display will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “( D ] ” will continue
to flash.
Recharge
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Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged {p. 14);
Operation Approx, battery life
While in use (TALK)
While not in use (Stand-By)
o Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as
viewing the Caller ID Caller List, and ambient temperature,
o 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.
o If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the
base unit until “Recharge” is displayed and/or “( D ]” flashes. This will
maximize the battery life,
o The battery cannot be overcharged.
Up to about 8 hours
Up to about 21 days
Stand-by mode {The handset is off the base unit.)
The handset goes into the stand-by mode after you finish using the
handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List, etc.).
The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls.
The battery life is conserved in this mode.
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Settings
Selecting the Dialing Mode
You can program the dialing mode using the handset near the base unit.
If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is
used, set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to ‘Tone”.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
Press iPROGRAMl.
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o The TALK indicator flashes.
Press SEARCH 0 {Next key) repeatedly
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until “Set dial mode ?” is displayed.
2 Press SEARCH 0 (Yes key).
To select “Pulse”, press SEARCH @.
OR
To select ‘Tone”, press SEARCH 0.
® A beep sounds.
o The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
o To cancel during programming, press I EXIT I or [PROGRAM]. Start again
from step 1.
o If 3 beeps sound and the display shows “save error”, move closer to
the base unit and try again. If “save error” is still displayed, place the
handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
Set dial mode ?
v=Next A=Yes
Dial mode
v-Tone A=Pulse
Dial mode
Pulse
Dial mode
Tone
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Selecting the Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Otherwise the Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Service may not be
available (p. 44), and the unit may not alert your pager (p. 50). Your phone
comes from the factory set to “A”.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
Press [PROGRAMI.
Save AUTO# ?
1
o The TALK indicator flashes.
Press SEARCH 0 (Next key) repeatedly
2
until “Set line mode ?” is displayed.
Press SEARCH 0 (Yes key).
3
To select “B”, press SEARCH 0.
OR
To select “A”, press SEARCH 0.
o A beep sounds.
o The handset wilt return to the stand-by
mode.
o To cancel during programming, press I EXIT I or (PROGRAM). Start again
from step 1.
o If 3 beeps sound and the display shows “Save error”, move closer to
the base unit and try again. If “Save error” Is still displayed, place the
handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1.
v=Next A-Yes
Set line mode ?
v-Next A=Yes
Line mode
v=A
Line mode
Line mode
A = B
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^ Settings
Storing Your Area Code
We recommend that you program your area code first before using the
Caller ID feature (p. 34). Incoming calls from the same area code will then
be recorded in the Caller List without the area code. You do not have to
remove the area code before calling back or storing. When incoming calls
from a different area code are received, “1” will automatically be added
before the area code.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
-j Press IPROGRAMI.
« The TALK indicator flashes.
p Press SEARCH 0 (Next key).
^ Be sure that “Area code ?” is displayed.
Save AUTO# ?
v^Next A=Yes
Area code ?
v^Next A=Yes
2 Press SEARCH 0 (Yes key).
o The current setting is displayed.
If no area code has been programmed,
“—” will be displayed.
Enter your area code.
« If you enter a wrong number, press
ICLEARl. and enter the correct number.
Press I PROGRAM I (Save key),
o A beep sounds.
o The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
o To cancel during programming, press lEXITl. Start again from step 1.
Area code
Enter area code
Area code
PROGRAM=Save
Area code
:123
:123
To erase the area code
Press [PROGRAMI O SEARCH Q (Next key) >=> SEARCH @ (Yes key) <=>
[CLEAR] «=> [PROGRAM! (Save key).
o If a “2nd area code” has been stored (p. 19), it will also be cleared
automatically.
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storing a Second Area Code
You can program another local area code. This area code does not require
a “1” before it when dialing. After storing this area code, the display will
show the 10 digits (3-digit area code plus 7-digit phone number) after a call
is received from that area code. Calls will be recorded in the Caller List
without “1”. You cannot store a second area code unless your area code is
stored first (p. 18).
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
•j Press I PROGRAM!.
« The TALK indicator flashes.
p Press SEARCH 0 (Next key) repeatedly
^ until “2nd area code ?” is displayed.
0 Press SEARCH 0 (Yes key).
• The current setting is displayed.
If no second area code has been
programmed, “—” will be displayed.
« If 3 beeps sound, your area code is not
stored. Store the code first (p. 18), then
start from step 1.
^ Enter a second area code.
« If you enter a wrong number, press
[CLEAR], and enter the correct number.
Press I PROGRAM I (Save key).
« A beep sounds.
• The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
2nd area code ?
v=Next A=Yes
2nd area code
Enter area code
2nd area code
:124
PROGRAM=Save
2nd area code
: 124
• To cancel during programming, press [EXITl. Start again from step 1.
To erase the second area code
Press [PROGRAM] ^ SEARCH 0 (Next key) twice
^ SEARCH 0 (Yes key) ^ (CLEARI ^ [PROGRAM] (Save key).
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^ Settings
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 [TALKl. If you want to view caller’s
information on the display after lifting the handset, turn this feature OFF by
programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to ON.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
-j Press [PROGRAMl.
« The TALK indicator flashes.
Q Press SEARCH 0 (Next key) repeatedly
^ until “Talk switching?” is displayed.
Save AUTO# ?
v=Next A=Yes
Talk switching?
v=Next A=Yes
Q Press SEARCH 0 (Yes key).
Auto talk
v=On A=Off
To select OFF, press SEARCH 0.
OR
To select ON, press SEARCH 0.
o A beep sounds.
*» The handset will return to the stand-by
mode.
o To cancel during programming, press l^lfl or [PROGRAMl. Start again
from step 1.
o To answer a call when the Auto Talk feature is OFF, lift the handset off
the base unit, and press [TALKl.
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Auto talk
Auto talk
Off
On
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Selecting the Ringer Volume
The TALK indicator light must be off.
To select HIGH (preset) or LOW
Press [RINGERl.
o Each time you press the button, the
ringer volume will change and the
selected volume will ring.
To turn the ringer OFF
Press and hold IRINGER] until 2 beeps
sound.
® “Ringer off” will flash for about 45
seconds before the handset returns to
the stand-by mode.
To turn the ringer ON
Press IRINGERI.
« The ringer will sound at the HIGH level.
HIGH
LOW
Ringer
Low SBIBIO
Ringer
Low B D
Ringer off
High
High
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