Charge the battery for about 7 hours before initial use.
Before Initial Use
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic digital cordless telephone.
Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre
• For UK customers: 08700 100 076
• For Republic of Ireland customers:
01289 8333
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http://www.panasonic.co.uk
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Dear purchaser,
You have acquired a KX-TCD400E, which is a product made in regard with
the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT). DECT technology is
characterized by high-security protection against interceptions as well as high-quality
digital transmission.
Accessories (included)
AC Adaptor
PQLV200E
Telephone Line
Cord
PQJA87S
(for UK)
Rechargeable
Batteries
(AAA size)
HHR-4EPT/BA2
(P03P)
Battery Cover
PQKK10134Z4
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Important Information
Only use the power supply included with
the product.
Do not connect the AC Adaptor to any AC
outlet other than the standard AC220240 V.
The apparatus is approved for use with
PQLV200E power supply.
This apparatus is unable to make
emergency telephone calls under the
following conditions:
• The portable handset batteries need
recharging, or have failed.
• During a mains power failure.
• When the Key Lock is set to ON.
• When the unit is in Direct Call mode.
Do not open the base unit or handset
(other than to change the batteries).
This apparatus should not be used near
emergency/intensive care medical
equipment and should not be used by
people with pacemakers.
Care should be taken that objects do not
fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into
the unit. Do not subject this unit to
excessive smoke, dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
Environment
Do not use this unit near water.
This unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It
should also not be placed in rooms where
the temperature is less than 5 °C or
greater than 40 °C.
The AC Adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device, ensure that the AC
outlet is located/installed near the unit and
is accessible.
Battery Caution
Use only specified batteries.
Only use rechargeable batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, they
may explode.
Check local waste management codes for
special disposal instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the batteries.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may
cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin.
The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
Exercise care in handling the batteries in
order not to short the batteries with
conductive materials such as rings,
bracelets and keys.
The batteries and/or conductor may
overheat and cause burns.
Charge the batteries provided in
accordance with the information given in
this operating guide.
Location
• For maximum distance noise-free
operation, place your base unit:
- Away from electrical appliances such
as TV, radio, personal computer or
another phone.
- In a convenient high and central
location.
Safety Caution
The ringer tone is reproduced through the
earpiece. To avoid damage to hearing,
first answer the call, then hold the phone
to the ear.
Preparation
WARNING:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF
MOISTURE.
Do not connect the telephone line cord to the phone socket 4 until the handset is fully
charged.
Plug in the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord in order 1, 2, 3.
(Switch on AC mains outlet.)
Hooks
LINE
1
2
Fasten the AC adaptor
cord to prevent it from
being disconnected.
The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to
feel warm during use.)
4
3
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Battery Installation
Please ensure the batteries are inserted as shown. part should be inserted first.
Close the cover as indicated by the arrow.
• When you replace the batteries, part should be removed first.
To replace the battery:
Press the notch on the cover firmly
and slide it as indicated by the arrow.
Replace 2 batteries and close the
cover then charge the handset for
about 7 hours.
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Setting up
Battery Charge
At the time of shipment, the batteries are
not charged. To charge, place the
handset on the base unit. Please charge
the batteries for about 7 hours before
initial use. During charging, the battery
icon is as shown below.
Fully chargedDuring charging
(Flashing)
Display iconBattery strength
Battery Life
Battery life is dependent on use and
conditions but in general when using fully
charged Ni-MH batteries (700 mAh):
Talk time: 10hrs approx.
Standby time: 120hrs approx.
When using Ni-Cd batteries (250 mAh):
Talk time: 4hrs approx.
Standby time: 40hrs approx.
(Times indicated are for peak
performance.)
The batteries reach peak performance
after several full charge/discharge cycles.
The batteries cannot be overcharged
unless they are repeatedly removed and
replaced.
If battery life is shortened then please
check that battery and charge terminals
are clean.
For maximum battery life, it is
recommended that the handset is not
recharged until battery icon flashes .
Preparation
High
Medium
Low
Needs to be
charged
The handset which power is off will be
turned on automatically when it is placed
on the base unit.
In normal use, the handset and the base
unit should be powered on at all times.
To search and then to select the desired item, press UP or DOWN then
RIGHT.
To move the cursor to the right or to the left, press RIGHT or LEFT.
To go to the next step.
" "The words in " " indicate the words in display.
Replacing the Batteries
If the icon flashes after a few telephone calls even when the handset batteries have
been fully charged, 2 batteries must be replaced.
Charge new batteries for approximately 7 hours before initial use.
(The telephone line cord must not be connected to the telephone socket at this
time.)
When replacing the batteries, ensure that the correct battery type is selected.
Selecting the Battery Type
1
Press
MENU.
23
Search/Select
"SETTING HS".
Search/Select
"OTHER OPT".
4
Search/Select
"BATTERY TYPE".
5
Search/Select
"NI-CD" or "NI-MH".
o exit the operation, press any time.
•
T
• When Ni-Cd batteries are fitted with the
icon will disappear and stop charging even if the handset is on the cradle.
• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. If non-rechargeable batteries are fitted and
start charging, it may cause the leakage of the battery electrolyte.
Please use only Panasonic P03P(Ni-MH) or P03H(Ni-Cd) batteries.
The last 10 numbers dialled are stored in the redial list automatically.
Dialling with the Redial ListDialling the Last Number Dialled
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Press
REDIAL.*1
Search the desired
dialled item.
Press
TALK.
Press TALK.
Editing the Dialled Number in the Redial List
Press REDIAL.
1
Press REDIAL.*1
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Move
cursor.
Press
CLEAR.*2
23
Search/Select the
desired dialled item.
AND/
C
OR
Number
Edit the phone
number.*3
Search/Select
"EDIT CALL NO".
Press TALK.
Press OK 3 times
to store the number.
OR
The 1st digit of
the desired dialled
number blinks.
If you need to
store a name,
go to Name
on page 12 or
press OK.
Clearing One/All Dialled Item(s) in the Redial List
1234
Press REDIAL.*1
•
To exit the operation, press any time.
*1 If there is no item stored in the redial list, the display shows "NO ITEM".
*2 Digits are cleared to the left of the flashing digit.
*3 Digits are added to the left of the flashing digit. If you need to clear and/or add more
than one number, repeat the steps from 4.
Search/Select the
desired dialled item.
Search/Select
"CLEAR" or
"ALL CLEAR".
Search/Select
"YES".
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Answering Calls
Auto Talk
If you set Auto Talk to on, you can answer the phone by lifting the handset off the base
unit.
12345
Press
MENU.
•
To exit the operation, press any time.
Search/Select
"SETTING HS".
Search/Select
"OTHER OPT".
Search/Select
"AUTO TALK".
Temporary Bell Off
When an external call is incoming, you can temporarily turn off the handset ringer.
This function will not work when the handset is on the base unit.
Press and hold
DOWN for
over 1 second.
Receiver Volume
During a call, press UP or DOWN to change the volume setting to LOW (0), MEDIUM
(00), HIGH (000).
You can store up to 20 caller information in the phonebook.
Storing a Caller Information
1
Press MENU.
Name
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Enter name.
(max. 9 characters)*1
•
To exit the operation, press any time.
*1 If you need correction, press RIGHT or LEFT to move cursor then clear character by
pressing CLEAR, and/or enter characters. Characters are cleared or added to the left
of the flashing character. To enter characters, see Character Selection below.
*2 To continue storing another caller information, repeat the steps from 3.
Character Selection
Keys
Character Table
Number of times key is pressed
1
1
#
2
A
3
D
4
G
5
J
234
Select
"NEW PHONE".
Press OK.*2
4*5,6-7
3
2
]
[
C
B
E
H
K
2
F
3
I
4
L
5
/
Phone Number
Enter phone number.
(max. 24 digits)*1
Keys
8
1
Number of times key is pressed
1
6
8
0
M
7
P
T
9
W
Blank
2
N
Q
U
X
0
Press OK.
3
4
O
6
R
S
V
8
Y
Z
5
7
9
B
ACDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU
Z123456789*0-
12
#
[]
/
,
VW XY
Editing a Caller Information
Phonebook
1
Press
PHONEBOOK.*1
<Phone Number>
4
Move cursor.
<Name>
789
Move cursor.
Clearing a Caller Information
23
Search/Select
desired item.
5
C
Press CLEAR.*2Press OK.
C
Press CLEAR.*2
Select "EDIT".
AND/
OR
AND/
OR
Number
Edit the phone
number.*3
Name
Edit the name.*4
The 1st digit of the
desired phone
number blinks.
6
Press OK.
1234
Press
PHONEBOOK.*1
Dialling with the Phonebook
Search/Select
desired item.
Search/Select
"CLEAR".
Search/Select
"YES".*5
123
Press
PHONEBOOK.*1
Search
desired item.
Press TALK.
Cordless Telephone
•
To exit the operation, press any time.
*1 If there is no item stored in the phonebook, the display shows "NO ITEM".
*2 Digits are cleared to the left of the flashing digit.
*3 Digits are added to the left of the flashing digit. If you need to clear or add more than
one digit, repeat the steps from 4.
*4 Characters are added to the left of the flashing character. If you need to clear or add
more than one character, repeat the steps from 7.
*5 To continue clearing another caller information, repeat the steps from 2.
Storing the Phone Number into the Phonebook
When Pre-dialling
Phone Number
1
*1
234
Press OK twice.Press OK to
store the number.
Name
Enter name.*2
5
Press OK.
•
To exit the operation, press any time.
*1 If you need correction, press CLEAR. Digit is cleared to the left, then enter numbers.
*2 To enter characters, see Character Selection on page 12.
Storing the Number from the Redial List into the
Phonebook
132
Press REDIAL.*1
If you need to store a name, go to Name on page 12.
OR
Search/Select
the desired dialled
number.
Search/Select
"SAVE TEL NO".*2
4
Press OK.
5
Press OK.
•
To exit the operation, press any time.
*1 If there is no item stored in the redial list, the display shows "NO ITEM".
*2 If you need correction, press RIGHT or LEFT to move cursor then clear a digit by
pressing CLEAR, and/or enter digits. Digits are cleared or added to the left of the
flashing digit.
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Phonebook
Hot Key
You can assign the dialling buttons 1 through 9 as hot keys. You can choose 9 phone
numbers from the phonebook.
Registering a Phone Number as a Hot Key
1
Press
PHONEBOOK.*1
234
Search/Select
desired item.
Search/Select
"HOT KEY REG".
Search/Select
desired dialling
button number.*2
5
Search/Select
"YES".
Dialling with Hot Key
Press and hold the dialling button registered as a hot key.
12
Press TALK.
Clearing the Hot Key Registration
Press and hold the dialling
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button registered as
a hot key.
•
To exit the operation, press any time.
*1 If there is no item stored in the phonebook, the display shows "NO ITEM".
*2 The number is flashing if the dialling button is already assigned as a hot key.
*3 Phonebook registration will be remained even hot key registration is cleared.
You must set the clock before setting the time alarm.
123
Press MENU.Search/Select
Setting Alarm Time
Search/Select
"SETTING HS".
"TIME ALARM".
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Search/Select
"SET TIME".
Setting Time Alarm On/Off
Time
Enter time.
4-digit
(24 hour clock)
Press OK.
Search/Select
"OFF",
"ONCE" or
"REPEAT DAILY".
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Search/Select
"SET ALARM".
• To exit the operation, press any time.
To stop time alarm: Time alarm will sound for 3 minutes. When the alarm sounds, press
any dialling buttons or key. Alarm stops and display returns to the standby mode.
If "ONCE" is selected, the setting is turned off. When in talk mode, the alarm will not
sound until the call is ended.
Search/Select
"OFF",
"ONCE" or
"REPEAT DAILY".
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Handset Settings
: Ringer Option
Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 3.
12 3
Press MENU.Search/Select
Setting the Ringer Volume
The choices are 6 levels and off.
Search/Select
"SETTING HS".
"RINGER OPT".
45
Search/Select
"RINGER VOL".
Search/Select
desired ringer volume.
•
"RINGER OFF"
If
Setting the Ringer Pattern for External Call/Alarm
There are 20 patterns available on each ringer.
is selected, is displayed.
45
Search/Select
"EXT RINGER"
or "ALARM".
• To exit the operation, press any time.
• Each ringer will start ringing with lower volume then gradually increase the volume
when receiving a call.
*1 If you select one of the melody ringer patterns, it keeps ringing for 10 seconds even
if a caller hangs up a call. Therefore, you may hear dial tone or no one there after you
answer a call.
You can set the following sounds on or off.
Key Tone "KEY TONE": Key tone will sound when you press any key, and a
confirmation tone and an error tone will be heard during operation.
Range Warning Alarm "RANGE ALARM": Alarm will sound when you move out of range
of a base unit.
Battery Low Alarm "BATTERY LOW": Alarm will sound when the batteries need to be
charged.
1
Press MENU.
234
Search/Select
"SETTING HS".
5
Search/Select
"ON" or "OFF".
To exit the operation, press any time.
•
Search/Select
"TONE OPT".
Search/Select
"KEY TONE",
"RANGE ALARM" or
"BATTERY LOW".
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Handset Settings
: Display Option
Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 3.
12 3
Press MENU.Search/Select
Selecting the Talk Mode Display
Even if you select "PHONE NO", the other party’s phone number will not appear on your
display when you receive calls.
Search/Select
"SETTING HS".
"DISPLAY OPT".
45
Selecting the Display Language
45
•
To exit the operation, press any time.
*1 You can select one of 10 languages.
If you set a language you cannot read, reset the handset to its initial settings.
Press MENU DOWN RIGHT UP RIGHT 4-digit Handset PIN UP OK.
All handset setting will be reset to their initial settings (p. 24), however, the Phonebook
data will be saved.
Search/Select
"TALK MODE".
Search/Select
"LANGUAGE".
Search/Select
"TALK TIME"(Length of the call) or
"PHONE NO"(Phone number).
After a direct call number has been set and on, you can dial the direct call number only
by pressing TALK. Incoming calls are accepted.
456
Search/Select
"DIRECT NO".
Setting the Direct Call On/Off
4-digit
Handset PIN
Phone Number
Enter the direct
call number. (max. 24 digits)
*1
Search/Select
"ON" or "OFF".*2
Press OK 3 times.*3
45
Search/Select
"SET DIRECT".
•
To exit the operation, press any time.
*1 The factory preset is 0000.
*2 If "ON" is selected, is displayed.
Search/Select
"ON" or "OFF".*3
*3 If "ON" is selected, is displayed.
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Handset Settings
: Other Options
Changing Handset PIN
The factory preset is 0000. Once you have programmed the handset PIN, you
cannot confirm it. We recommend you write down the handset PIN. If you forget
it, please consult our Panasonic Customer Care Helpline. U.K. 08700 100 076
R.O.I. 01289 8333
You can lock the handset dialling buttons. Only incoming calls are accepted while the
key lock is on. The key lock is cancelled if the handset is turned off.
When the key lock is on, emergency calls cannot be made until key lock is
cancelled.
Key Lock OnKey Lock Off
Press OK for more
than 2 seconds.
•
is displayed and all dialling buttons are locked.
Press OK for more
than 2 seconds.
Recall Feature
RECALL is used to access special telephone services. Contact your Network provider
for details. If your unit is connected to a PBX, pressing RECALL allows you to access
some features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call.
Dialling Pause (for PBX line/long distance service
users)
A dialling pause is used when a pause in the dialling of the phone number is necessary
using a PBX or accessing a long distance service.
For example, when 9 (line access number) is dialled followed by a pause to access an
outside line through a PBX:
9
1234
Press PAUSE.*1
Entering a pause prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number.
•
•
Pressing
press
PAUSE
PAUSE
once creates one pause. To extend the pause requirement time,
accordingly.
Phone Number
Press TALK.
*1 is displayed on the LCD.
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Base Unit Setings
Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 2.
12
Press MENU.Search/Select
"SETTING BS".
Changing Base Unit PIN
The factory preset is 0000. Once you have programmed the base unit PIN, you
cannot confirm it. We recommend you write down the base unit PIN. If you forget
it, please consult our Panasonic Customer Care Helpline. U.K. 08700 100 076
R.O.I. 01289 8333
Current 4-digit Base Unit PIN
5
3
6
Time Break/Earth Recall
An earth relay can be installed as an option depending on your PBX requirements.
Please consult our Panasonic Customer Care Helpline for installation. On installation,
you can then select the time break recall or earth mode to suit your PBX or Network
provider.
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Pause Timing
You can set the pause timing to 3 or 5 seconds, depending on your PBX requirements.
45
New 4-digit Base Unit PIN again to verify
4-digit
3
Base Unit
PIN
*1
2
"INPUT CODE"
New 4-digit Base Unit PIN
1
Time Break Recall *2
OR
Earth Recall
2
Press OK.
Cordless Telephone
4-digit
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• To exit the operation, press any time.
• The factory preset is in shade.
*1 The factory preset is 0000.
*2 "1-2" stands for 80 msec.
If you experience any problems with the normal use of your apparatus, you should
unplug it from the telephone outlet and connect a known working telephone in its place.
If the known working telephone still has problems, then please contact the customer
service department of your Network provider.
If it operates correctly, then the problem is likely to be a fault in your apparatus.
In this case, contact your supplier for advice. Your Network provider may charge you if
they attend a service call that is not due to apparatus supplied by them.
Turn the power OFF then ON (Handset)/Disconnect then connect the AC adaptor
(Base unit).
ProblemPossible causeSolution
NO LCD display in handset.•Handset not turned on.
Handset will not turn on.
Batteries charge icon not
counting up.
icon flashes.
Handset busy tone heard
when is pressed.
No dial tone.
Cannot dial out.
Handset will not ring.
Batteries not inserted.
•
Batteries not charged.
•
Dirty charge contact.
•
Base not powered up.
•
Handset out of range of
•
base.
No power into base unit.
•
Handset out of range of
•
base.
Telephone line not
•
connected.
Call BAR set.
•
Key lock mode ON.
•
Ringer switched off.
•
Turn on power (p. 9).
•
Insert the 2 rechargeable
•
batteries supplied (p. 4).
Place handset in base and
•
connect AC adaptor to base
and AC outlet (full charge
period 7 hrs).
Number of channels:120 Duplex Channels
Frequency range:1.88 GHz to 1.9 GHz
Duplex procedure:TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)
Channel spacing:1728 kHz
Bit rate:1152 kbit/s
Modulation:GFSK
RF Transmission Power:Approx. 250 mW
Voice coding:ADPCM 32 kbit/s
Power source:AC Adaptor 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption, base unit:Standby: Approx. 2.5 W
Operating conditions:5 - 40 °C, 20 - 80 % relative air humidity (dry)
Dimensions, Base Unit:About (58 mm x 128 mm x 105 mm) x 170 g
Dimensions, Handset:About (143 mm x 48 mm x 32 mm) x 120 g
•
Specifications are subject to change.
•
The illustrations used in this manual may differ slightly from the original device.
Connections: The telephone will not work during a power failure. We therefore
recommend you use a standard telephone and T Adaptor to connect this Digital
Cordless Phone to the line. Your Panasonic Sales Shop can offer you more information
about connection possibilities.
elecommunications)
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Maximum: Approx. 6.8 W
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Index
AC Adaptor .......................................... 2, 4
This guarantee is in addition to and does not in any way affect any statutory or other rights of
consumer purchasers. If within the applicable guarantee period, the appliance proves to be
defective by reason of faulty design, workmanship or materials, we undertake subject to the
following conditions to have the defective appliance (or any part or parts there of) repaired or
replaced free of charge.
1. The appliance shall have been purchased and used solely within either the UK or ROI and
in accordance with standard operating instructions and the technical and/or Safety
Standards required in the UK.
2. The appliance should be returned together with this guarantee and proof of date of
purchase promptly on being found defective at the purchaser's risk and expense to the
authorised dealer from whom the appliance was purchased or to the nearest authorised
dealer. All enquires must be through such dealers.
3. This guarantee shall not apply to damage caused through fire, accident, lightning, misuse,
wear and tear, neglect, incorrect adjustment or repair, to damage caused through
installation, adaption, modification or use in an improper manner or inconsistent with the
technical and/or safety standards required in the country where this appliance is used, or
to damage occurred during transit to or from the purchaser.
4. If at any time during the guarantee period any part or parts of the appliance are replaced
with a part or parts not supplied or approved by us or of an objective quality safe and
suitable for the appliance, or the appliance has been dismantled or repaired by any person
not authorised by us, we shall have the right to terminate this guarantee in whole or in part
immediately without further notice.
5. The purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy under this guarantee against us is for the
repair or replacement of the appliance or any defective part or parts and no other remedy,
including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damage or loss of whatsoever
nature shall be available to the purchaser.
6. This guarantee shall not apply to batteries and any other items of limited natural life.
7. Our decision on all matters relating to complaints shall be final. Any appliance or defective
part which has been replaced shall become our property.
8. The guarantee period applicable to this product shall be 12 months.
Please keep these Operating Instructions with your receipt.
Panasonic Business Systems U.K.
Receipt No.Date of Purchase
Model No. KX-TCD400ESerial No.
30
Hereby, Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., declares that this Dect Cordless Telephone is
in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
A copy of the manufacturer’s declaration of conformity to the essential requirements of the
R&TTE Directive is available at the following web address:
http://doc.panasonic-tc.de
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.
Customer Care Helpline Tel. No.: U.K. 08700 100 076
R.O.I. 01289 8333
0436
1999/5/EC
This equipment is designed for use on the United Kingdom only.
In the event of problem, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first
instance.