Panasonic KX-TC1871ALB, KX-TC1871NZB User Manual

900MHz Cordless Answering System

Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

Model No.

KX-TC1871ALB

KX-TC1871NZB

Operating Instructions

Caller ID Compatible

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.

KX-TC1871ALB

Before Initial Use

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

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 telephone company service. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s phone number.

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)

∑ AC Adaptor

(p. 14)

one

For Australia only

∑ Telephone Plug

(p. 14)

one

∑ Wall Mounting

Adaptor (p. 84)

one

∑ Telephone Line Cord (p. 14)

For Australia For New Zealand

one

∑ Battery (p. 15)

one

∑ Handset Holder

(p. 84)

one

∑ Handset Cover

(p. 15)

one

∑ Belt Clip (p. 86)

one

For Best Performance

Raise the antenna.

Battery Charge

A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about

6 hours before initial use (p. 15). 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/Noise

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, personal computer, cellular phone charging units or another cordless phone.

In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls.

≥If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another

cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the other cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.

Preparation

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

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the Battery in the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting the Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Programmable Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the Auto Talk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting the Ringer Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Preparing the Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Greeting Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Programming Summary for the Answering System . . . . . . . . . . 24

Day and Time Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting the Number of Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cordless Telephone

Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

With the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) . . . . . . . . . . 31

Simultaneous Keypad Dialling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

With the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

With the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Caller ID Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Viewing the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Calling Back from the Caller List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing the Caller’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Storing Caller List Information in the Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Erasing Caller List Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

One-Touch Dialler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button. . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Steps for Entering Names and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Finding Items in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Dialling from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Editing an Item in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Erasing an Item from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Transferring a Call Using the Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Automatic Security Code Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

How to Use the PAUSE Button

(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) . . . . . . . 62

Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

RECALL Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Answering System

Automatic Answering Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Setting the Unit to Answer Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Listening to Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

From the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Pager Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Storing a Pager Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Storing Your Home Telephone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Pager Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Setting the Unit to Call a Pager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Setting the Remote Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Voice Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Direct Remote Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Remote Operation with the Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

Useful Information

Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Using the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Using the Optional Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Adding Another Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Before Requesting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Important Information (For Australia only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Location of Controls

CALLER ID

STOP/EXIT

NEW MESSAGE

ERASE

CLEAR

EDIT

SKIP/FF

REPEAT/REW

GREETING

Displays

Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information on the displays. These display prompts are shown below.

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Common prompts for the handset and the base unit

The Caller List is empty or there are no stored items in the directory.

No items stored

This is a name from the Caller List. The display shows:

0222333444 11:20A JAN.12 a3

Ann 0312345678

—the caller’s phone number, —the time and date of the last call

(ex. Jan. 12, 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.

Preparation

0266667777

----Waiting-----

A second call is received during a conversation (p. 62).

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Displays

Handset only

Recharge battery

12 new calls

=Directory

The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p. 15).

The display shows the number of new calls and the battery strength (p. 15) while the handset is on the base unit.

The display shows the number of new calls when

(›) or (‹) is pressed while the handset is off

the base unit. To search from the most recent call, press (›). To search from the oldest call, press (‹) (p. 38). To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Directory key).

Talk

01-06-35

No link to base. Place on cradle and try again.

Please lift up and try again

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. 15).

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

(›), (‹), BACK (ﬁ) or FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) was

pressed while the handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset and press the button again.

Ringer off

Directory full

Not available

Answering system setting. See base unit.

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When the ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 20), “Ringer off” will ﬂash for about 45 seconds before the unit returns to the standby mode (p. 16).

When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 44, 51).

(›), (‹), BACK (ﬁ) or FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) was

pressed while the base unit was not in the standby mode.

The unit is in answering system programming mode (p. 24).

Preparation

Remote operation

Save error

The handset is operating the answering system remotely (p. 82).

During a programming procedure, the handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit.

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Displays

Base unit only

SUN 12:00AM

5 new calls

10 messages

SUN 12:00AM

0 message

5 new calls

<<=Old >>=New

In the standby mode, the display shows the current day and time, the number of new calls and recorded messages. (Ex. 5 new calls have been received and 10 messages have been recorded.)

When the clock needs adjusting, the day and time ﬂash (p. 25).

This display will be shown when (CALLER\ID) is pressed. To search from the most recent call, press (SKIP/FF) (New key). To search from the oldest call, press

(REPEAT/REW) (Old key) (p. 38).

Greeting record

Recording error

Greeting check

Your greeting message was not recorded correctly. Record it again (p. 22).

A greeting message is being played (p. 22). The display shows the elapsed time.

00-12

0222333444

- Answering -

SUN 12:00AM

5 new calls

Message full

The answering system is recording a message (p. 65). (“– Answering –” ﬂashes.)

Message memory is full. (“Message full” ﬂashes.) Erase some or all of the messages (p. 69).

Preparation

PAGER

SUN 12:00AM

5 new calls

10 messages

SUN 12:00AM

Ringer off

10 messages

Handset in use

The pager call mode is set to ON (p. 75).

The ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 21).

This display will be shown when the handset is used (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory list, etc.).

Settings

Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected.

Hooks

Raise the antenna.

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

AC Adaptor

Telephone Line Cord

To Socket

Telephone Plug

For New Zealand

To Single-Line Telephone Jack

For Australia

Telephone Line Cord

Connections

≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1AL. ≥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 89. ≥If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you

cannot access those services.

≥KX-TC1871ALB and KX-TC1871NZB are not designed to be used with rotary

(pulse dialling) services.

≥KX-TC1871NZB will not answer incoming calls on your FaxAbility number.

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

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Installing the Battery in the Handset

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

Battery Charge

Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before initial use.

≥The IN USE/CHARGE indicator

lights.

Preparation

Battery strength

You can check the 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 or directory items, programming etc. The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset, then the display will return to the standby mode (see next page).

The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.

Display prompt Battery strength

Fully charged

Medium

(ﬂashing) Needs to be recharged.

Low

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Settings

Recharge

Recharge the battery when: —“Recharge battery” is displayed, —“ ” 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 15 minutes, the

display will keep indicating “Recharge battery” and/or “ ” will continue to ﬂash.

≥To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit.

Recharge battery

Battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 15):

Operation Approx. battery life

While in use

(TALK)

*Within about 3 m

≥Battery life 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 battery” is displayed and/or “ ” ﬂashes. This will maximize the battery life.

≥The battery cannot be overcharged.

near the base unit* away from the base unit

Up to about 6 hours Up to about 4 hours

Up to about 14 daysWhile not in use (Standby)

Standby Mode

Handset (While 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 life is conserved in this mode.

Base Unit

The base unit goes into the standby mode after you ﬁnish using the base unit (making/answering a call, using the intercom, using the answering system etc.). Programming and storing phone numbers are possible only when the base unit is in the standby mode.

Selecting the Line Mode

If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Otherwise a second caller’s information may not be displayed (p. 62), and the unit may not alert your pager (p. 70). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.

Preparation

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow

points to “Program”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow

points to “Set line mode”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) to select “B” or “A”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Save key).

≥A beep sounds. ≥To return to the standby mode, press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Save directory Calling pager

Ringer volume

Program

Save DIRECT# Set recall time

Set line mode Talk switching

Line mode

=Yes

=Save

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

Programmable Functions

You can program the following function items 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.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

<Function menu>*

Save directory Calling pager Ringer volume Program

<Function menu>*

Save DIRECT#

To store an item in the directory (p. 50). To dial the stored pager number (p. 73). To select the ringer volume (p. 20).

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ).

To store a phone number in the DIRECT button (p. 47).

Set recall time Set line mode Talk switching TAD program

During programming

*To select a desired function item, press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the

arrow points to the item. Then press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) to go to the next step.

≥If the handset displays “No link to base. Place on cradle and try

again.” and an alarm tone sounds, move closer to the base unit and try again.

≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). ≥If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby

mode.

To select the recall time (p. 64). To select the line mode (p. 17). To set the auto talk feature (p. 19). To program answering system functions (p. 24).

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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, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Preparation

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow

points to “Program”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow

points to “Talk switching”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) to select “On” or “Off”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Save key).

≥A beep sounds. ≥To return to the standby mode, press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Ringer volume

Program

Set line mode

Talk switching

Auto talk

=Save

=Yes

:Off

:On

≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). ≥To answer a call when the Auto Talk feature is OFF, lift the handset off the base

unit and press (TALK).

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Programmable Functions

Selecting the Ringer Volume

With the handset

You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode.

Display

(‹), (›),

FWD/EDIT (ﬂ)

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until

the arrow points to “Ringer volume”, and press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ)

(Yes key). Press (›) or (‹) to select

the desired volume.

≥The selected volume is displayed and

rings.

≥To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold

(›) until 2 beeps sound.

≥The handset will return to the standby

mode.

To turn the ringer ON, press (‹) or (›) in step 3.

≥The ringer will sound at the LOW level.

≥When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to

the factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.

HIGH

LOW

OFF

Ringer volume Program

Ringer Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

(›)

Ringer Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

(›)

Ringer off

=Yes

(‹)

With the base unit

(RINGER)

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode. ≥To select HIGH (preset) or LOW,

press (RINGER). 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

(RINGER) until 2 beeps sound. “Ringer

off” will be displayed.

≥To turn the ringer ON, press (RINGER).

The ringer will sound at the HIGH level.

HIGH

LOW

OFF

Preparation

Ringer

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

(RINGER)

Ringer

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

Ringer off

Preparing the Answering System

MIC

To increase the volume, press VOLUME (^). To decrease, press

VOLUME (_).

(STOP/EXIT)

(GREETING/EDIT)

(ERASE/CLEAR)

Greeting Message

You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If a greeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played when a call is received (p. 23).

All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory (p. 23). The total recording time is about 15 minutes. We recommend you record a brief greeting message (see sample on next page) in order to leave more time for recording new messages.

To record a greeting message

Press and hold (GREETING/EDIT) until

a long beep is heard.

Talk clearly, about 20 cm away from

the MIC (microphone).

≥The base unit display shows the elapsed

recording time.

≥If you record for over 2 minutes, the unit will

automatically stop recording.

When ﬁnished, press (STOP/EXIT).

≥To check the recorded greeting,

press (GREETING/EDIT) brieﬂy.

Greeting check

≥To change the message,

start again from step 1.

Greeting record

00-00

Greeting record

00-12

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Greeting message sample

“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”

To erase the recorded greeting message

Press (GREETING/EDIT) brieﬂy ¤ Press (ERASE/CLEAR) 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. 22), one of two messages will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p. 27).

To check the pre-recorded greeting, press (GREETING/EDIT) brieﬂy. ≥A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:

Preparation

∫When the recording time is set to “1 minute” or “3 minutes”:

“Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call.”

∫When the recording time is set to “Greeting only”:

“Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”

Flash Memory Message Backup

Messages are stored on a “ ﬂash memory” IC chip and will not be affected by power failures. All messages are saved until you erase them.

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Preparing the Answering System

Programming Summary for the Answering System

You can program the following functions using the handset near the base unit. See the page numbers below for details. The unit must be in the standby mode before programming.

Lift the handset, and press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press (›) or (‹) to select “Program”, and press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) to select “TAD program”, and press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

≥“Answering system setting. See base unit.” is displayed on

the handset.

≥If the handset displays “No link to base. Place on

cradle and try again.” and an alarm tone sounds,

move closer to the base unit and try again.

To adjust the day and time, press (0). (page 25) To set the remote code, press (1). (page 77) To select the number of rings, press (2). (page 28) To select the caller’s recording time, press (5). (page 27) To select the pager mode setting, press (6). (page 74) To store your home telephone number, press (7). (page 72) To store a pager number, press (#). (page 71)

≥The base unit display shows the setting of the selected adjustment or

function.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Save key).

≥A beep sounds. ≥To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

≥To cancel during programming, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). Start again from

the beginning.

≥If 6 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed. Enter

the correct number.

Day and Time Adjustment

Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, a synthesized voice will

announce the day and time that each message was recorded.

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Preparation

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow

points to “Program”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow

points to “TAD program”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

≥The base unit display shows the answering

system function menu.

Press (0).

≥“Set time” is announced.

If previously adjusted, the day/time will be heard.

Save directory Calling pager

Ringer volume

Program

Save DIRECT# Set recall time

TAD program

Answering system setting. See base unit.

Base unit display

=Yes

MON 12:00 AM

=AM/PM #=Day

Enter the current time (hour and minute) using a 4-digit number.

(Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)

Press ($) to select “AM” or “PM”.

Press (#) repeatedly to set the day.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Save key).

≥The unit announces the day/time. The clock starts working. ≥To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

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Preparing the Answering System

≥In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time.

(To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100” and select “PM” by pressing ($).)

If a power failure occurs, “ ” will ﬂash or the incorrect day/time will be shown on the main unit display. Reprogram the current day/time.

To check the day/time

Repeat steps 1 to 6 on page 25.

≥The current day/time is heard. When ﬁnished, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

For Caller ID service users (p. 36)

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

adjusted time is incorrect. However, the day will not be re-set by the Caller ID information. Adjust the correct day by following the steps on page 25.

≥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.

Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time

You can select “1 minute”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. Your phone comes from the factory set to “3 minutes”.

“

Preparation

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow

points to “Program”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow

points to “TAD program”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

≥The base unit display shows the answering

system function menu.

Press (5).

≥The current setting is displayed on the base

unit.

Press (1), (2) or (3) to select the recording time.

1: 1 minute 2: 3 minutes (factory preset) 3: Greeting only

Save directory Calling pager

Ringer volume

Program

Save DIRECT# Set recall time

TAD program

Answering system setting. See base unit.

Base unit display

Recording time :3min

=Yes

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Save key).

≥A beep sounds. ≥To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer a call with the greeting message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any incoming messages.

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Preparing the Answering System

Selecting the Number of Rings

You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering system answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Toll saver”.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Save directory Calling pager

=Yes

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow

points to “Program”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

Press (›) or (‹) repeatedly until the arrow

points to “TAD program”.

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Yes key).

≥The base unit display shows the answering

system function menu.

Press (2).

≥The current setting is displayed on the base

unit.

Press (0), or (2) to (7) to set the number of rings.

0: Selects “Toll saver”. 2–7: The unit will answer after the selected number of rings.

Ringer volume

Program

Save DIRECT# Set recall time

TAD program

Answering system setting. See base unit.

Base unit display

Number of rings :Toll saver

=Yes

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ) (Save key).

≥A beep sounds. ≥To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

*Toll saver

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 4th ring, there are no new messages. Hang up when you hear the 3rd ring. This will save you the toll charge for the call.

Making Calls

With the Handset

To have a hand-free conversation, connect the headset to the handset (p. 86).

Display

(TALK)

(‹), (›)

“

Cordless Telephone

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

Press (TALK).

(INTERCOM/CLEAR)

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

Talk

Dial a phone number.

≥The dialled number is displayed. ≥After a few seconds, the display will show

the length of the call and the battery strength.

To hang up, press (TALK) or place

the handset on the base unit.

If noise interferes with the conversation

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit.

Talk

0111112222

Talk

00-00-00

To redial the last number dialled on the handset

Press (TALK) ¤ (REDIAL/PAUSE).

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Making calls

To dial after conﬁrming the entered number

Dial a phone number.

≥If you misdial, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR). All

digits are erased. Dial the correct phone number.

0233334444

Press (TALK).

≥After a few seconds, the display will show

the length of the call and the battery strength.

To hang up, press (TALK) or place

the handset on the base unit.

Talk

0233334444

Talk

00-00-00

To redial after conﬁrming the last number dialled

Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) ¤ (TALK).

To select the receiver volume

Press (‹) or (›) while talking.

≥Each time you press (‹) or (›),

the volume level will change.

≥The display will return to the length of

the call.

≥Your phone comes from the factory

set to MEDIUM.

≥When you replace the battery,

the selected receiver volume setting will return to the factory set (MEDIUM). Reprogram if necessary.

HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW

Loud Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

(‹)

Loud Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

(‹)

Loud Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

(›)

Backlit LCD display

The backlit handset display will stay on for about 10 seconds after pressing a handset button or lifting the handset off the base unit.

Backlit handset keypad

The handset dialling buttons will light when you press a button or lift the handset off the base unit, and ﬂash when a call is received. The lights will go out about 10 seconds after pressing a button, lifting the handset or answering a call.

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Panasonic KX-TC1871ALB, KX-TC1871NZB User Manual

Before Initial Use

Battery Charge

Base Unit Location/Noise

Contents

Location of Controls

Displays

Connections

Installing the Battery in the Handset

Battery Charge

Selecting the Line Mode

Programmable Functions

Setting the Auto Talk Feature

Selecting the Ringer Volume

Preparing the Answering System

Programming Summary for the Answering System

Day and Time Adjustment

Selecting the Number of Rings

Making Calls

With the Handset

Cordless Telephone