Panasonic KX-TC1871NZB, KX-TC1871ALB User Manual

900MHz Cordless Answering System

Model No.

KX-TC1871ALB

KX-TC1871NZB

Operating Instructions

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.

Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

Caller ID Compatible

KX-TC1871ALB

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

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.

Accessories (included)

∑ AC Adaptor

(p. 14)

one

∑ Telephone Line Cord (p. 14)

For Australia For New Zealand

one

∑ Wall Mounting

Adaptor (p. 82)

one

∑ Handset Holder

(p. 82)

one

∑ Belt Clip (p. 17)

one

∑ Battery (p. 15)

one

∑ Handset Cover

(p. 15)

one

For Australia only

∑ Telephone Plug

(p. 14)

one

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

For Best Performance

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:

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

Raise the antenna.

≥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.

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

Preparation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the Optional Headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting the Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Programmable Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the Auto Talk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting the Ringer Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Preparing the Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Greeting Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Programming Summary for the Answering System . . . . . . . . . . 25

Day and Time Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting the Number of Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cordless Telephone

Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

With the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) . . . . . . . . . . 32

Simultaneous Keypad Dialling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

With the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

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

Setting the Unit to Call a Pager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Setting the Remote Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Voice Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Direct Remote Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Remote Operation with the Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Useful Information

Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Adding Another Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Before Requesting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Important Information (For Australia only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Location of Controls

Base unit

CALLER ID

STOP/EXIT

NEW MESSAGE

ERASE

CLEAR

EDIT

SKIP/FF

REPEAT/REW

GREETING

DIRECTORY

ABC

DEF

MNO

JKL

GHI

PQRS

VOLUME

LOCATOR

REDIAL

INTERCOM

MIC

HOLD

RECALL

PAUSE

RINGER

IN USE/CHARGE

TUV

WXYZ

ANSWER ON

(NEW\MESSAGE)

Button (p. 66)

(STOP/EXIT) Button

(p. 23, 38, 67)

(SKIP/FF) Button (p. 38, 55, 67)

(REPEAT/REW) Button (p. 38, 55, 67)

(GREETING/EDIT) Button (p. 23, 42)

(ERASE/CLEAR) Button (p. 24, 45, 69)

(ANSWER\ON) Button and Indicator

(p. 65, 66, 69)

MIC (Microphone) (p. 23, 32, 59)

(DIRECTORY) Button (p. 55)

(CALLER\ID) Button (p. 38)

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Location of Controls

Handset

TALK

DIRECT

FWD/EDIT

BACK

FUNCTION/EXIT

ABC

DEF

JKL

MNO

GHI

TUV

WXYZ

PQRS

RECALL

REDIAL

PAUSE

INTERCOM/CLEAR

OFF

LOUD/

PLAYBACK

REPEAT

SKIP

PAGER

NEW MSG

ALL MSG

ANS ON

STOP

ANS OFF

Antenna

(TALK) Button

(p. 30, 35)

(INTERCOM/CLEAR)

Button (p. 31, 45, 58, 59)

Navigator Key (

(‹), (›), BACK (ﬁ),

FWD/EDIT (ﬂ))

(p. 19, 25, 31, 38, 50, 52)

(DIRECT) Button

(p. 47, 48)

(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button

(p. 30, 31, 62)

Display (p. 9, 10)

(RECALL/PLAYBACK)

Button (p. 62, 63, 68, 80)

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

(Channel) Button (p. 19, 25, 30, 38)

Charge Contacts (p. 16)

Headset Jack (p. 17)

Displays

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Preparation

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

Common prompts for the handset and the base unit

No items stored

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

This is a phone number from the Caller List. The display shows: —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.

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

0222333444 11:20A JAN.12 a3

Ann 0312345678

0266667777

----Waiting-----

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Displays

Please lift up and try again

Talk

01-06-35

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

12 new calls

=Directory

Handset only

Recharge battery

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).

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.

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Preparation

Remote operation

Answering system setting. See base unit.

When the ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 21), “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. 25).

The handset is operating the answering system remotely (p. 80).

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

Not available

Save error

Ringer off

Directory full

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Displays

Base unit only

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. 26, 27).

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).

Your greeting message was not recorded correctly. Record it again (p. 23).

A greeting message is being played (p. 23). The display shows the elapsed time.

SUN 12:00AM

5 new calls

10 messages

SUN 12:00AM

0 message

5 new calls

<<=Old >>=New

Greeting record

Recording error

Greeting check

00-12

Preparation

0222333444

- Answering -

SUN 12:00AM

5 new calls

Message full

SUN 12:00AM

5 new calls

10 messages

SUN 12:00AM

Ringer off

10 messages

Handset in use

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).

The pager call mode is set to ON (p. 73).

The ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 22).

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

PAGER

Settings

Connections

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

≥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 85. ≥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.

Preparation

Installing the Battery in the Handset

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

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

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

Low

(ﬂashing) Needs to be recharged.

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Battery Charge

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

≥The IN USE/CHARGE indicator

lights.

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 for

about 6 hours.

Battery information

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

*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.

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.

Operation Approx. battery life

While in use

(TALK)

Up to about 6 hours Up to about 4 hours

Up to about 14 daysWhile not in use (Standby)

near the base unit* away from the base unit

Recharge battery

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Settings

Preparation

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Using the Belt Clip

You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip.

To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip

Headset Jack

When the optional headset is connected to the handset, make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset.

Using the Optional Headset

Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA87AL headset.

Connecting the optional headset to the handset

Open the headset jack cover, and connect the optional headset to the headset jack as shown below.

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Settings

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.

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).

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

Save directory Calling pager

=Yes

Ringer volume

Program

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Set recall time

=Yes

Set line mode Talk switching

=Yes

Line mode

=Save

Line mode

Programmable Functions

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Preparation

Save DIRECT#

Set recall time Set line mode Talk switching TAD program

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.

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.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

<Function menu>*

To store an item in the directory (p. 50). To dial the stored pager number (p. 72). To select the ringer volume (p. 21).

Press FWD/EDIT (ﬂ).

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

To select the recall time (p. 64). To select the line mode (p. 18). To set the auto talk feature (p. 20). To program answering system functions (p. 25).

Save directory Calling pager Ringer volume Program

<Function menu>*

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).

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).

≥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).

Ringer volume

Program

=Yes

Set line mode

Talk switching

=Yes

Auto talk

:Off

=Save

Auto talk

:On

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Programmable Functions

Preparation

“

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.

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.

Ringer Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High

HIGH

LOW

Ringer volume Program

=Yes

Ringer off

OFF

(›)

(‹)

Display

(‹), (›),

FWD/EDIT (ﬂ)

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

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Programmable Functions

With the base unit

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.

Ringer

Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High

Ringer

Low ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High

HIGH

LOW

Ringer off

OFF

(RINGER)

Display

Preparation

Preparing the Answering System

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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. 24).

All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory (p. 24). 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.

≥To change the message,

start again from step 1.

MIC

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

VOLUME (_).

(STOP/EXIT)

(GREETING/EDIT)

(ERASE/CLEAR)

Display

Greeting record

00-00

Greeting record

00-12

Greeting check

00-12

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Preparing the Answering System

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. 23), one of two messages will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p. 28).

To check the pre-recorded greeting, press (GREETING/EDIT) brieﬂy.

≥A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows: ∫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.

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.”

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Preparation

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.

≥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.

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

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

To adjust the day and time, press (0). (page 26) To set the remote code, press (1). (page 75) To select the number of rings, press (2). (page 29) To select the caller’s recording time, press (5). (page 28) 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).

≥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.

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

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

the handset.

Base unit display

5=Recording time 6=Pager mode 7=Home number

≥Do not change the settings of

“Pager mode” ((6)) and “Home number” ((7)). If you have changed these settings, reset to the default. (Pager mode: Recorded MSG,

Home number: No items)

PAGER

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Preparing the Answering System

Day and Time Adjustment

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

announce the day and time that each message was recorded.

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.

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).

Ringer volume

Program

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Set recall time

=Yes

TAD program

=Yes

Answering system setting. See base unit.

Save directory Calling pager

=Yes

MON 12:00 AM

=AM/PM #=Day

Base unit display

Preparation

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To check the day/time

Repeat steps 1 to 6 on page 26.

≥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 26.

≥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.

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

≥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 ($).)

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Preparing the Answering System

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”.

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

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.

Ringer volume

Program

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Set recall time

=Yes

TAD program

=Yes

Answering system setting. See base unit.

Save directory Calling pager

=Yes

Recording time :3min

Base unit display

Preparation

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).

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.

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.

Ringer volume

Program

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Set recall time

=Yes

TAD program

=Yes

Answering system setting. See base unit.

Save directory Calling pager

=Yes

Number of rings :Toll saver

Base unit display

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