Panasonic KX-TCD500NZ User Manual

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Digital Cordless Phone

Operating Instructions

Model No.

KX-TCD500NZ

Contents

Preparation

Before Initial Use..........................2

Important Information...................5

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

Meanings of Icons above

SOFT KEYS.................................7

Meanings of Symbols

and Operations of Keys ...............8

Display .........................................9

Setting up...................................10

Cordless Telephone

Using the Telephone..................14

Caller ID .....................................19

List Menu ...................................21

Using the Phonebook.................24

Settings Menu Chart ..................31

Handset Settings........................33

Base Unit Settings .....................43

Multi-Unit User Operations.........48

Walkie-Talkie .............................55

Useful Information

Using the Belt Clip .....................58

Optional Headset .......................58

Wall Mounting ............................59

Before Requesting Help.............60

Character Table .........................62

Index ..........................................63

Technical Information.................64

Preparation Cordless Telephone Useful Information

Caller ID Compatible

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit
and save for future reference.

Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use.

Before Initial Use

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Features

32-Polyphonic Ring Tones

A variety of high-quality sounds can be reproduced for your ring tones.
You can choose from 9 pre-set melodies and 6 ring tones.

Hands-Free Speakerphone

You can talk without holding the handset.
Convenient for talking while doing something else.

Headset Jack

Plug in the optional headset and the hands-free facility provides total ease
and freedom of use.

Illuminated Keypad

Lights up when there is an incoming call or you touch any key for easier
operation even in the dark.

200-Station Phonebook

Stores 200 station names and numbers with the built-in telephone
directory to be recalled easily.

Multiple Handsets

Up to 6 handsets can be registered with a single base unit for added
convenience. (Optional handset/charger are available separately.)

LCD Backlight

Lights up when there is an incoming call or you touch any key for easier
operation even in the dark.

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Before Initial Use

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic digital cordless telephone.

Dear purchaser,
You have acquired a KX-TCD500NZ, which is a product made in accordance with the
Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT). DECT technology is
characterized by high-security protection against interceptions as well as high-quality
digital transmission. This telephone was designed for a wide range of applications. For
example, this telephone can be used within a network of base units and handsets,
constituting a telephone system which:

• operates up to 6 handsets at one base unit.

• allows an intercom between 2 handsets.

• allows the operation of a handset at up to 4 base units, expanding the communication

radio area.

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

General Warning:

The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom
has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its
network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any
sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in
all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model,
nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

Preparation

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Before Initial Use

Accessories (specific to product type)

AC Adaptor

PQLV19AL

one one two

Belt Clip Battery Cover

one one

Additional accessories are available for purchase. Contact your Panasonic Service
Centre for further details.

Telephone Line Cord

Rechargeable Batteries

(AAA size)
HHR-4EPT/BA2

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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
AC220-240 V.
The apparatus is approved for use with
PQLV19AL power supply.

This apparatus is unable to make 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

(only the Direct Call Number can be
made).

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 liquid–for
example, near a bath tub, washbowl, sink,
etc. Damp basements should also be
avoided.
The unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves,
etc. It also should 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.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF
MOISTURE.

Preparation

Battery Caution

1. Use only the specified batteries.

2. Only use rechargeable batteries.

3. Do not mix old and new batteries.

4. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, as
they may explode.
Check local waste management codes
for special disposal instructions.

5. Do not open or mutilate the batteries.
Released electrolyte from the batteries is
corrosive and may cause burns or injury
to the eyes or skin.
The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.

6. Exercise care in handling the batteries in
order not to short circuit the batteries with
conductive materials such as rings,
bracelets and keys.
The batteries and/or conductor may
overheat and cause burns.

7. Charge the batteries in accordance with
the information provided in this operating
guide.

Location

• For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, place your base unit:

- Away from electrical appliances such
as TVs, radios, personal computers or
other phones.

- In a convenient, high, and central
location.

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Location of Controls

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Handset

Ringer/Charge

LED

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Headset

Jack

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Charge
Contact

Rear side

Speaker

1 - LEFT SOFT KEY

Receive

2 - TALK Button

3 - JOYSTICK

Display

4 - SPEAKERPHONE Button

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5 - RECALL Button

6 - RIGHT SOFT KEY

7 - POWER/TALK OFF Button

8 - CLEAR Button

Charge
Contact

9 - INTERCOM Button

Microphone

How to Use the Handset Soft Keys

3 soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly
above the keys.
Functions displayed above the keys will change depending
on the state of use.
For example, on the standby mode display, “ ”,

“ ” and “ ” are displayed above the soft keys.

Example: Standby

Mode Display

H/set 1

5 Calls

To operate “ ” (Phonebook),
press LEFT SOFT KEY.

To operate “ ” (Menu), press
JOYSTICK directly as the middle soft
key.

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To operate “ ” (Redial), press
RIGHT SOFT KEY.

When “ ” is displayed above a
soft key, the soft key will not work.

• To select only “ ” (Menu), you can also select it
moving the JOYSTICK up, down, left or right.

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Base Unit

Location of Controls

LINE

PAGE Button

Meanings of Icons above SOFT KEYS

Icon Function Icon Function

Go Back Alphabet

Menu Numeric

Sub-Menu Extended 1

OK Extended 2

Redial Greek

Phonebook Russian

New Phonebook Select

Search Pause

Key Lock Mute

12/24 Hour Clock Delete

No Function

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Meanings of Symbols and Operations of Keys

Symbol Meaning

Move the JOYSTICK up, down, left or right.
e.g., Search the main menu.

e.g., OK

e.g., Redial

e.g.,

Go Back

“ ” The words in “ ” indicate the words in the display.

e.g., Display of menu items Press JOYSTICK

directly in the centre.

In this example, the
desired item is
selected.

e.g., Standby Mode Display Press RIGHT SOFT KEY.

In this example, the telephone number
last dialled is displayed.

e.g., Display of menu items Press LEFT SOFT KEY.

In this example, the display returns to the
previous menu.

has the same function.

Press POWER/TALK OFF Button.

Press this button once or twice, then the display returns to the
standby mode any time.

To go to the next step.

Ringing Phone

Press Directly

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Display Icons

Display

Within range of a base unit

Out of range/No registration/
No power on base unit

Paging/Intercom/
While connecting with base unit

Making or answering calls

IN USE

H/set 1

H/set 1

IN USE

Call Bar ON

Phonebook Mode

Battery strength

Direct Call ON

Ringer Volume OFF

Handset Name (e.g., Handset 1)

New call (Caller ID only)

The line is being used by another
handset (for additional handset
users).

Main Menu Display

To go to the Main Menu, press JOYSTICK directly in the centre (or move )

while in the standby mode display. The selected menu icon is turned over, and its title is
displayed.

Example: “Caller ID” is selected.

Caller ID

Preparation

Caller ID

Handset Ringer Option

Display Option

Setting Handset

Setting Base Unit

Walkie-Talkie

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Setting up

Hook

Connection

Plug in the AC adaptor and the telephone
line cord in order

Hooks

Fasten the AC
adaptor cord to
prevent it from
being
disconnected.

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• The AC adaptor must remain
connected at all times. (It is normal for
the adaptor to feel warm during use.)

• Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.

• USE ONLY WITH Panasonic
AC ADAPTOR PQLV19AL.

• KX-TCD500NZ is not designed to be
used with rotary (pulse dialling)
services.

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.

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 charge LED will light
as shown below.

During charging Fully charged

Red Green

Display icon Battery strength

High

Medium

Low

Needs to be

charged

The handset will turn on automatically
when it is placed on the base unit.

The handset will not operate while it is
on the base unit.

If you do not recharge the handset battery
for more than 15 minutes, the display will
flash when the handset is lifted off
the base unit.

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Setting up

Battery Information

After your Panasonic battery is fully
charged:

Ni-MH Batteries (typical 700 mAh)

Operation Operating Time

While in use (TALK) 10 hrs approx.

While not in use

(Standby)

Ni-Cd Batteries (typical 250 mAh)

Operation Operating Time

While in use (TALK) 4 hrs approx.

While not in use

(Standby)

• Times indicated are for peak
performance.

• The battery operating time may be
shortened depending on usage
conditions and ambient temperature.

• Clean the charge contacts of the
handset and the base unit 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.

• The batteries cannot be overcharged
unless they are repeatedly removed
and replaced.

• For maximum battery life, it is
recommended that the handset not be
recharged until the battery icon flashes

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120 hrs approx.

40 hrs approx.

Replacing the
Batteries

If the icon flashes after a few
telephone calls even when the handset
batteries have been fully charged, both
batteries must be replaced.

• Charge new batteries for
approximately 7 hours before initial
use.

• When replacing the batteries, be
sure to set up the battery type even
if you install the same type of
batteries to initialise battery
remaining memory of your handset.
(See Setting the Battery Type on
page 41.)

• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries.
If non-rechargeable batteries are fitted
and start charging, it may cause the
leakage of the battery electrolyte.

• Press the notch on the cover firmly and
slide it as indicated by the arrow.
Replace both batteries (p.10) and
close the cover then charge the
handset for about 7 hours.

Please order Panasonic
HHR-4EPT (Ni-MH) or P-4NPT (Ni-Cd)
batteries.

Preparation

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Setting up

Power ON/OFF

Power ON Power OFF

Press and hold
POWER.

When POWER is
released, the
display changes
to the standby
mode.

Press and hold
POWER.

The display goes
blank.

Selecting the Display Language

You can select one of 19 languages. The factory preset is English.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

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(or move).

Select the desired

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language.

• If you set a language you cannot read, reset the handset to its initial settings.

Press Press Move Press Move Press Move

Press Enter 4-digit Handset PIN (Factory Preset 0000) Move Press

Select “

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Display Option”.

Select “Select

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Language”.

All handset settings will be reset to their initial settings (p.42), however, the
phonebook data will be saved.

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Setting up

Setting the Date and Time

After a mains power failure, the clock needs to be adjusted. Ensure that the icon is
not flashing.
To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

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(or move).

Enter the date

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(see below).

Example: To set 16 February, 2003, 7:15 pm.

Date Time

Day Month Year Hour Minute 12/24 hour clock

To Select 12/24 Hour Clock

Press RIGHT SOFT KEY repeatedly.

Select “ Setting

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Handset”.

Enter the time

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(see below).

24 hour
clock

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12 hour
clock (AM)

Select “Set Date/
Time”.

Press JOYSTICK.

12 hour
clock (PM)

Preparation

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Using the Telephone

Making a Call

Pre-Dialling Post-Dialling

Enter Phone

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Number.

• If you need to make a correction while entering the phone number when using Pre-
Dialling, press . The digit is cleared to the left, then you can enter numbers. All

digits are cleared if you press and hold .

• You can also press to make a call.

Press TALK.

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Press TALK.

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Enter Phone

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Number.

Answering a Call

Terminating a Call

Press TALK.

(During a call)

• You can also answer a call by pressing to , , , or (Any Key
Talk).

Press TALK
OFF.

Auto Talk

If you set Auto Talk to ON, you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit.
(See Setting Auto Talk ON/OFF on page 41.)

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Using the Telephone

Receiver (or Headset Receiver)/Speaker Volume

The choices for the receiver (or headset receiver) volume are 3 levels, and 6 levels for
the speakerphone volume.

To increase volume, move the JOYSTICK up.

(During a call)

Hands-Free Phone Conversation (using Digital
Speakerphone)

Speakerphone allows you to talk to your caller without holding the handset and allows
other persons in the room to listen to the conversation.

(During a call)

• For best performance, please note the following:

- Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet environment.

- If either party has difficulty hearing, move the JOYSTICK up or down to change the
volume accordingly. The choices for the speakerphone volume are 6 levels.

To decrease volume, move the JOYSTICK down.

To Return to Receiver

Press
SPEAKERPHONE.

Press TALK.

Cordless Telephone

Muting Your Conversation

During a call, you can mute your phone so the other party cannot listen to you. When
muting your conversation, you can hear the other party.

To Mute To Return to the Conversation

(During a call)

Press LEFT SOFT
KEY, then Icon
flashes.

Press once more.
Icon stops flashing.

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Using the Telephone

Key Lock

You can lock the handset dialling buttons. Only incoming calls are accepted while the
key lock is ON. When the key lock is ON, the menu icon changes to .

When the key lock is ON, emergency calls cannot be made until key lock is
cancelled.

Key Lock ON Key Lock OFF

(Standby Mode
Display)

Press and hold
JOYSTICK directly
for more than 2
seconds.

Press and hold JOYSTICK directly for
more than 2 seconds once more.

Handset Locator/Paging

You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it.

Paging

<Base Unit>

Press PAGE.

To Stop Paging

<Base Unit>

Press PAGE. OR

• You can also stop paging by pressing to , , , , or .

• When the ringer volume is off (p.36), the handset will ring at the lowest level.

All registered handsets ring for 1 minute.

<All Handsets>

<One of Handsets>

Press TALK.

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Using the Telephone

Redialling

The last 10 numbers dialled are automatically stored in the redial list.

Dialling with the Redial List

Press RIGHT SOFT KEY.

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• If there are no items stored in the redial list when pressing , the display shows
“Memory Empty”.

• If the items are scrolled to the end when you search for the desired dialled item, an
end tone sounds.

• You can also press to make a call.

• To save the numbers from the redial list into the phonebook, or to edit or delete from

memory, see pages 22 and 23.

Dialling the Last Number Dialled

Press TALK.

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Auto Redial

If you press then to redial and the dialled number is engaged, the unit will
automatically call back every 40 seconds, up to 10 times. When using Auto Redial, press

again after pressing if the mute has not been cancelled.

Search for the desired

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dialled item.

Press RIGHT SOFT KEY.

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Press TALK.

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Recall Feature

RECALL is used to access special telephone services. Contact your telephone

company for details. If your unit is connected to a PBX, pressing allows you to
access some features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call.

Cordless Telephone

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Using the Telephone

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Dialling Pause (for PBX line/long distance service
users)

A dialling pause is used when a pause in the dialling of a phone number is necessary
using a PBX or accessing a long distance service.
For example, when 0 (line access number) is dialled followed by a pause to access an
outside line through a PBX:

Press 0.

1

Press RIGHT SOFT

2

KEY.

Enter Phone

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Number.

Press TALK.

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• Entering a pause prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number.

• Pressing RIGHT SOFT KEY (Pause) more than once increases the length of the

pause between numbers.

• To change the pause time, see Selecting the Pause Time on page 44.

Call Waiting

Call Waiting is a service of your telephone company and will only operate if you
have subscribed to this service. You can answer the second call, keeping the first call

on hold.

(Call waiting tone
sounds during a call)

To Return to the First Caller

Press RECALL once more.

• If you subscribed to Caller ID and Call Waiting services, your handset displays a
second caller’s phone number while talking.

• If the phone number is stored in the phonebook with its name, the caller’s name will
also be displayed.

• Your telephone company may not support the second caller display feature.

• Please consult your telephone company for details of this service.

Press RECALL. The first call is put on hold and

you can answer the second
call.

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Caller ID

Caller ID Service

Caller ID is a service of your telephone company and will only operate if you have
subscribed to this service.
After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display the caller information.

If your unit is connected to a PBX or a telephone line that does not support this service,
you will not be able to use it.
Caller ID does not display caller information while using the handset for an intercom call.
However, the caller information will be stored to the Caller ID List.
For all local and national incoming calls, your display will show the area code (e.g. 09 for
Auckland) or the cellular prefix (e.g. 0274 for Telecom Cellular) followed by the caller’s
telephone number. An Auckland caller’s number will be displayed as 09XXXXXXX. The
seven X’s represent the seven digits of the caller’s telephone number. A call from a six
digit Telecom Cellular number will be displayed as 0274XXXXXX. For incoming
international calls, your display may only show the digits “0000”. For business users on
a Centrex line, your display will show the Centrex extension numbers in the shorter
extension number format used within your company.

Standby Mode Display

Cordless Telephone

H/set 1
10 Calls

When new calls have been received, the display shows the
number of calls.
In the example on the left, 10 new calls have been received.

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Using Telecom’s or Another Company’s Toll
Services

Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the
area code prefix included. If the charge for local call is unacceptable, only the 7-digits of
the local number should be dialled from your telephone. Do not dial the “0” prefix or the
area code digit.

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Caller ID

Making a Call from the Caller ID List

The last 50 callers’ phone numbers are stored in the order the calls were received. When
the 51st call is received, the oldest caller information is cleared. If the caller’s name has
been stored with the number in the phonebook (see Storing Caller Information on
page 25), the caller’s name will also be displayed.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK (or move).

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The newest caller information is displayed.4Search for the

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• You can also press to make a call.

• “ ” indicates you have already viewed this caller information, or answered the call.

• If the caller has requested not to display his/her information, the display shows

• If the caller dialled from an area which does not provide Caller ID service, the display

• If the items are scrolled to the end when you search for the desired item, an end tone

• If you store your area code (p.45), phone numbers from the same area will be dialled

Time Received

Date Received

Name

Tel No.

“Private Caller”.

shows “Out of Area”.

sounds.

without the area code. You do not need to edit numbers to call back.

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JOHN SMITH
0123456789

Select “ Caller ID”.

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desired item.

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Press TALK.

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List Menu

Caller ID List Menu

You can save the numbers from the Caller ID list into the phonebook, and you can edit
(for calling) or delete item(s) in the Caller ID List.
To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

• If the items are scrolled to the end when you search for the desired item, an end tone
sounds.

• If there are no items stored in the caller list when “Caller ID” is selected, the display
shows “Memory Empty”.

Editing the Received Number for Calling

The caller’s telephone number, which is sent to your telephone from your local telephone
exchange, includes the “0” and area code prefix. For local calls, the “0” and area code
prefix can be omitted. See page 19 “Using Telecom’s or Another Company’s Toll
Services” for more information.

Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then:

Select “Edit for

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Call”.

• You can also press to make a call.

Storing the Number in the Phonebook

Select “ Caller

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ID”.

Edit Phone

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Number.
(max. 24 digits)

Select the desired

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item.

Press TALK or press

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JOYSTICK to call.

OR

Go to step 4.

Cordless Telephone

Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then:

Select “Save

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Phonebook”.

Select the desired

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category or “Off” (p.24).

Enter Name (p.26), then

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press .

(max. 16 characters)
If required, edit phone
number. (max. 24 digits)

Select “Save”, then “Saved”

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is displayed.

Press JOYSTICK.

6

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List Menu

Deleting One/All Caller ID Item(s)

Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then:

Select “Delete” or “Delete All”.

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Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is

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displayed.

Redial List Menu

You can save the numbers from the redial list into the phonebook, and you can edit (for
calling) or delete item(s) in the redial list.
To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press RIGHT SOFT KEY.

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• If there are no items stored in the redial list when pressing , the display shows
“Memory Empty”.

Storing the Number in the Phonebook

Follow steps 1 and 2 shown above, then:

Select “Save

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Phonebook”.

Enter Name (p.26).

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(max. 16 characters)

Select the desired item.

2

Go to step 3.

Press JOYSTICK

5

twice.

Select the desired

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category or “Off” (p.24).

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Select “Save”, then

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“Saved” is displayed.

twice

Editing the Dialled Number for Calling

Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then:

List Menu

Select “Edit for

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Call”.

• You can also press to make a call.

Deleting One/All Redial Item(s)

Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then:

Select “Delete” or “Delete All”.

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Edit Phone

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Number.
(max. 24 digits)

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Press TALK or press

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JOYSTICK to call.

OR

Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is
displayed.

Cordless Telephone

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Using the Phonebook

You can store up to 200 caller information in the phonebook. If you subscribed to Caller
ID and you received a call from the same phone number you stored with name in the
phonebook, the display will show the caller’s name.

Private Category Feature

You can categorise caller information in the phonebook. There are 9 categories
available. For example, category 1 can be used to save friends’ numbers. For each
category, you can change the category name (max. 10 characters: see Changing the
Private Category Name on page 38), and you can select one of 3 Ringer LED colours
(see Setting the Private Colour on page 38) and one of 15 ringer types (see Selecting

the Ringer Pattern for Private Ring on page 36).
This feature is only available after subscribing to Caller ID Service. Please contact

your telephone company for further information.

Example

Private

Category No.

1 3 Friends

3 2 Customers

* The factory preset LED colour is green.

• The unit will indicate an incoming call using the factory preset LED colour (green) and
the ringer pattern assigned to external calls (p.36) momentarily until Caller ID
information is received from the service provider.

Ringer LED Colour

Green Orange Red

*

Private

Ringer Type

Category

Name

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Storing Caller Information

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Using the Phonebook

Press LEFT SOFT

1

KEY.

Enter Name (p.26).

3

(max. 16 characters)

Press JOYSTICK.

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• If “Memory Full” is displayed when you press , the phonebook is full. To store,
delete other stored items in the phonebook.

• To continue storing other caller information, repeat from step 3.

Press JOYSTICK to enter, then the display shows

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the number of empty phonebook entries.

Press JOYSTICK.

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Select the desired

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category or “Off”.

Enter Phone

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Number.
(max. 24 digits)

Select “Save”, then

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“Saved” is displayed.

Cordless Telephone

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Using the Phonebook

0

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0

Entering Names/Characters

Keys Operations

Move the JOYSTICK up, down, left or right to move the cursor (a
flashing digit).

Press to enter letters/numbers. (Items are added to the left of the

to

0

cursor. If the cursor is at the beginning of a line, the item is added

9

at the beginning.)

Press to delete characters. (Character on the cursor is deleted. To
delete all characters, press and hold.)

Press to change between upper and lower case.

0

1

Selecting the Input Mode

You can select one of 6 input modes by pressing RIGHT SOFT KEY while entering a
name. The function icon above the key displays the current input mode. The factory
preset is “Alphabet Mode”.
For the full character map, see Phonebook Character Table (p.62).

To switch the input mode while editing the name in the phonebook, press RIGHT SOFT

KEY.

Alphabet Numeric Greek Extended 1 Extended 2 Russian

Example (Alphabet Mode)

Enter the name using the letters on the keypad. For example, to enter “Anne” in Alphabet
Mode:

Press to insert a blank space (except when in Numeric input
mode).

Press to insert a symbol ( , #, /, etc.) (except when in Numeric
input mode).

3

2

26

6 6

6

6

3

Using the Phonebook

3

Finding Items in the Phonebook

All phonebook items are stored in the following order: Alphabet letter/Symbol/Number/
Telephone Number (when a name is not stored).

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press LEFT SOFT KEY.

1

Searching for a Name by Initial

Example: To find “Felix”

Press LEFT SOFT

1

KEY.

Searching by Private Category

Press LEFT SOFT

1

KEY.

Select the desired

4

category.

2

Move the JOYSTICK up or down to

2

search for the desired item.

Press 3 repeatedly
until the first item
under “F” is displayed.

3

Press RIGHT SOFT

2

KEY.

Select the desired

5

item to display.

Move the JOYSTICK

3

down until “Felix” is
displayed.

Select “Category”.

3

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Using the Phonebook

Searching by Index Search Mode

Example: To find “ΣΟΦΙΑ” (SOPHIA).

Press LEFT SOFT KEY.

1

Press RIGHT SOFT KEY

4

repeatedly until the
desired input mode
(Greek) appears.

Press RIGHT SOFT

2

KEY.

Select the desired

5

initial character “Σ”.

Dialling from the Phonebook

Press LEFT SOFT

1

KEY.

Select the desired

2

item (see above and
previous page).

Editing Caller Information

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press LEFT SOFT

1

KEY.

Select the desired item.

2

Select “Index

3

Search”.

Move the

6

JOYSTICK down
until “ΣΟΦΙΑ” is
displayed.

Press TALK or

3

SPEAKERPHONE.

OR

Select “Edit”.

3

Edit Name.

4

(max. 16 characters)

Press JOYSTICK.

7

• To continue editing other caller information, repeat from step 2.

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Press JOYSTICK.

5

Select the desired

8

category or “Off”.

6

9

Edit Phone Number.
(max. 24 digits)

Select “Save”, then
“Saved” is displayed.

Deleting Caller Information

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Using the Phonebook

Press LEFT SOFT

1

KEY.

Select “Yes”, then

4

“Deleted” is displayed.

• To continue deleting other caller information, repeat from step 2.

• If there are no items stored in the phonebook when searching for the desired item, the

display shows “Memory Empty”.

Select the desired

2

item.

Select “Delete”.

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Using the Phonebook

Hot Keys

You can assign the dialling buttons through as hot keys. You can choose 9
phone numbers from the phonebook.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Registering a Phone Number as a Hot Key

Press LEFT SOFT

1

KEY.

Select the desired

4

dialling button
number.

• If there are no items stored in the phonebook when searching for the desired item, the
display shows “Memory Empty”.

• If an item is already assigned to a hot key, “ ” will be displayed on the left of the key
number. If a hot key number with “ ” is selected, press to select “Overwrite”.

Dialling with a Hot Key

Press and hold the dialling button

1

registered as a hot key until a phone
number is displayed.

Deleting the Hot Key Registration

Press and hold the

1

dialling button
registered as a hot key
until a phone number
is displayed.

Select the desired

2

item.

Select “Save”, then

5

“Saved” is displayed.

2

Press JOYSTICK.

2

Select “Reg. to

3

Hot Key”.

Press TALK or SPEAKERPHONE.

OR

Select “Delete”.

3

Select “Yes”, then

4

“Deleted” is displayed.

• Phonebook registration will not be erased when hot key registration is deleted.

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Handset Settings Menu Chart

1st Menu 2nd Menu 3rd Menu

Setting Handset Set Date/Time

Memo Alarm

Ringer Option Ringer Volume

Tone Option Key Tone

Display Option Standby Display

Call Option Call Bar

Registration Register H/set

Select Base Auto

Other Option Change H/S PIN

Settings Menu Chart

EXT Ringer Type

INT Ringer Type

Paging Tone

Private Ring

Talk Display

Select Language

Private Colour

Category Name

Direct Call No.

Direct On/Off

Cancel Base

Base 1

•••

Base 4

Change H/S Name

Auto Talk

Battery Type

Reset Handset

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Settings Menu Chart

Base Unit Settings Menu Chart

1st Menu 2nd Menu 3rd Menu

Setting Base Ringer Option Ringer Volume

Call Option Recall

Pause Time

Emergency Call

Set ARS

Call Restricted

Cancel Handset

Other Option Change Base PIN

Reset Base

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Handset Settings

Memo Alarm

Set the date and time before setting the memo alarm (p.13).

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK (or move).

1

Select “Memo Alarm”.

3

Setting the Alarm Mode “Once” or “Daily”

Follow steps 1 to 4 shown above, then:

Select “Once” or

5

“Daily”.

Enter a memo

8

message (max. 32
characters, p.26) then
press JOYSTICK.

“Once”: Enter the

6

date and time.
“Daily”: Enter the
time.

Select the desired

9

ringer pattern.

Select “ Setting Handset”.

2

Select the desired alarm number

4

(1-3).

Go to step 5.

Press JOYSTICK.

7

Select “Save”, then

10

“Saved” is displayed.

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• When setting the time, remember to select 12 or 24 hour clock (p.13).

• Memo Alarm volume depends on handset ringer volume. The Memo Alarm will still

sound even with the ringer set to off.

• When in talk or intercom mode, the alarm will not sound until the call is ended.

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Handset Settings

Setting the Alarm “Off”

Follow steps 1 to 4 on the previous page, then:

Select “Off”.

5

• The factory preset is “Off”.

• To delete the displayed memo alarm, press then select “Yes” on step 4 on the

previous page.

To Stop the Alarm

(The Alarm sounds: Max. 3 minutes) Press .

• You can also stop the alarm by pressing , , to , , or .

• If “Once” is selected, the setting is turned off.

Select “Save”, then “Saved” is displayed.

6

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Handset Settings

Ringer Options

There are 15 ringer patterns available on each ringer. “Ringer 1” to “Ringer 6” are
the bell ringer patterns. “Ringer 7” to “Ringer 15” are the preset melody patterns as
shown below. The music data in this product belongs to M-ZoNE Co., Ltd.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Ringer No. Ringer Pattern or Name

1 - 6 Bell Patterns

Ringer Pattern 7 to 15: Preset Melody Patterns

7 Symphony No.5 in C minor

8 Air on G String

9 Wholetemperiere Clavier 1 Teil No 1 Fuga Das

10 Fantaisie Impromptu

11 Allegro Spring/The Four Seasons

12 Also Sprach Zarathustra

13 Liebestraum

14 Polovetsian Dance

15 24 Caprices

* © 2003 M-ZoNE Co., Ltd.

• If you select one of the melody ringer patterns, the phone will ring for 10 seconds even
if a caller has hung up. Therefore, you may hear a dial tone or no one on the line after
you answer a call.

*

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Handset Settings

Setting the Ringer Volume

The choices are 6 levels and off. If you set the volume to OFF, “ ” is displayed,
however, the paging and intercom call volumes will be at level 1.

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

To increase volume, move the JOYSTICK up.

4

To decrease volume, move the JOYSTICK down.

• The factory preset is 6.

Selecting the Ringer Pattern for External Call/Internal Call/Paging

Follow steps 1 to 2 shown above, then:

Select “EXT Ringer Type”, “INT

3

Ringer Type” or “Paging Tone”.

• The factory preset is 1.

Selecting the Ringer Pattern for Private Ring

Follow steps 1 to 2 shown above, then:

Select “ Ringer

2

Option”.

Select the desired ringer pattern.

4

Select “Ringer

3

Volume”.

Press JOYSTICK.

5

Select “Private

3

Ring”.

• The factory preset of each ringer pattern is 1.

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Select the desired

4

category.

Select the desired

5

ringer pattern.

Setting the Handset Key Tone ON/OFF

You can turn the key tone ON/OFF.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Handset Settings

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

Press JOYSTICK to

4

select “Key Tone”.

• The factory preset is “On”.

Select “ Setting

2

Handset”.

Select “On” or “Off”.

5

Display Options

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

Selecting the Standby Mode Display

Follow steps 1 to 2 of Display Options shown above, then:

Select “

2

Display Option”.

Select “Tone

3

Option”.

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Go to step 3.

Select “Standby Display”.

3

• The factory preset is “Handset Name”.

Select “Base Number”, “Handset

4

Name” or “Off”.

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Handset Settings

Selecting the Talk Mode Display

Follow steps 1 to 2 of Display Options on the previous page, then:

Select “Talk Display”.

3

• Even if you select “Phone Number”, the length of the call will appear on your display
when you receive calls.

• The factory preset is “Talk Time”.

Setting the Private Colour

Follow steps 1 to 2 of Display Options on the previous page, then:

Select “Private Colour”.

3

Select Private Colour “Green”, “Red” or

5

“Orange” for each category.

• The factory preset is “Green”.

• When you select the private colour on step 5, the Ringer LED will flash at the selected

colour.

Changing the Private Category Name

Select “Talk Time” or “Phone

4

Number”.

Select the desired category.

4

Follow steps 1 to 2 of Display Options on the previous page, then:

Select “Category Name”.

3

Edit Category Name (p.26).

5

(max. 10 characters)

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Select the desired category.

4

Press JOYSTICK.

6

Call Options

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Handset Settings

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

Call Bar ON/OFF

When this feature is set to ON, outgoing calls cannot be made. Only intercom and calls
assigned as emergency numbers can be made (see Setting the Emergency Calls on
page 44).

Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then:

Select “Call Bar”.

4

• While the Call Bar mode is turned on, “ ” is displayed.

Setting the Direct Call Number

After a direct call number has been set and the feature has been turned on, you can dial
only the direct call number by pressing or . When this feature is ON,
emergency calls cannot be made. However, incoming calls can be answered.

Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then:

Select “ Setting

2

Handset”.

Enter 4-digit Handset

5

PIN.
(Factory Preset

0000)

Select “Call

3

Option”.

Go to step 4.

Select “On” or “Off”.

6

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Select “Direct Call

4

No.”.

Select “Save”.

7

• While the direct call mode is turned on, “ ” is displayed.

Enter Direct Call

5

Number.
(max. 24 digits)

Select “On”.

8

Press JOYSTICK.

6

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Handset Settings

Setting the Direct Call ON/OFF

Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then:

Select “Direct On/Off”.

4

• If the direct call mode is turned off, “ ” will disappear.

• If you did not set the Direct Call Number and select “On” in step 5, “Enter Phone

No” will be displayed. Enter the number, then press twice.

Select “On” or “Off”.

5

Other Options

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

Changing the Handset PIN (Personal Identification Number)

The factory preset is 0000.

Once you have programmed the handset PIN, you cannot recall it. We recommend
that you write down the handset PIN. If you forget it, please consult your nearest
Panasonic Service Centre.

Select “ Setting

2

Handset”.

Select “Other

3

Option”.

Go to step 4.

Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then:

Select “Change H/S PIN”.

4

Enter new 4-digit Handset PIN.

6

40

Enter current 4-digit Handset PIN.

5

Enter new 4-digit Handset PIN again

7

to verify.

Changing the Handset Name

Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then:

Handset Settings

Select “Change H/S

4

Name”.

Setting Auto Talk ON/OFF

Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then:

Select “Auto Talk”.

4

• The factory preset is “Off”.

Setting the Battery Type

Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then:

Select “Battery Type”.

4

• The factory preset is “Ni-MH”.

Resetting the Handset Settings

Edit Handset Name.

5

(max. 10 characters)

5

5

Press JOYSTICK.

6

Select “On” or “Off”.

Select “Ni-Cd” or “Ni-MH”.

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You can reset all of the handset settings to their initial settings.

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

Select “Reset

4

Handset”.

Select “ Setting

2

Handset”.

Enter 4-digit Handset

5

PIN.
(Factory Preset 0000)

3

6

Select “Other Option”.

Select “Yes”, then
“Deleted” is displayed.

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Handset Settings

Handset Initial Settings

Functions Initial Settings

Memo Alarm Mode OFF

Alarm Time Delete

Handset Ringer Volume 6

Handset External Ringer Pattern 1

Handset Internal Ringer Pattern 1

Handset Paging Tone Pattern 1

Handset Private Ringer Pattern 1

Handset Alarm Tone Pattern 1

Key Tone ON

Standby Mode Display Handset Name

Talk Mode Display Talk Time

Display Language English

Call Bar Mode OFF

Direct Call Mode OFF

Direct Call Number Delete

4-Digit Handset PIN 0000

Auto Talk OFF

Select Base Automatic Base Unit Selection

Redial Memory Delete All

Handset Receiver Volume Medium

Walkie-Talkie Setting Group

Phonebook List Remain

LED Colour of Private Category Green

Battery Type Ni-MH

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Setting the Base Unit Ringer Volume

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Base Unit Settings

Press

1

JOYSTICK (or
move).

Select “Ringer

4

Option”.

To increase volume, move the JOYSTICK up.

6

To decrease volume or set to OFF, move the
JOYSTICK down. (3 levels)

• The factory preset is medium.

Select “

2

Setting Base”.

Select “Ringer

5

Volume”.

Call Options

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

Select “ Setting

2

Base”.

Enter 4-digit Base Unit PIN.

3

(Factory Preset 0000)

Press JOYSTICK.

7

Enter 4-digit Base

3

Unit PIN.
(Factory Preset 0000)

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Select “Call Option”.

4

Go to step 5 on the next page.

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Base Unit Settings

Selecting the Recall Time

You can change the duration of the recall time depending on the requirements of your
telephone company or PBX.

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Call Options on the previous page, then:

Select “Recall”.

5

• The factory preset is “Type 2” (600 ms).

Selecting the Pause Time

You can select the pause time to 3 or 5 seconds, depending on your PBX requirements.

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Call Options on the previous page, then:

Select “Pause Time”.

5

• The factory preset is “Short”.

Setting the Emergency Calls

With the handset in Call Bar Mode, you can still make an emergency call.

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Call Options on the previous page, then:

Select “Emergency Call”.

5

Select “Type 1” (100 ms), “Type 2” (600 ms) or

6

“Type 3” (200 ms).

Select “Short” (3 sec.) or “Long” (5 sec.).

6

Select “Emergency Call1” to

6

“Emergency Call5”.

Enter Emergency Call Number.

7

• The factory preset is 111, 911 and 999.

NOTE: The factory preset Emergency Call numbers are stored in the first 3

“Emergency Call” locations, it is recommended that you do not overwrite
these numbers.

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Press JOYSTICK.

8

Base Unit Settings

Call Restriction

You can restrict selected handset(s) from dialling selected phone numbers. You can
assign up to 6 call restriction numbers (up to 8 digits). If you dial a restricted number, the
call does not connect and the restricted number flashes.

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Call Options on page 43, then:

Select “Call

5

Restricted”.

Select the restricted

8

Number item (1-6).

NOTE: When you enter the first digit in step 9, it will overwrite the current

displayed numbers. We recommend that you write down the restricted
phone number you have entered.

Storing Your Area Code

If you store your area code, phone numbers from the same area will be dialled without
the area code. When you call back from the Caller ID List, you do not need to edit
numbers.

Follow steps 1 to 4 of Call Options on page 43, then:

Select “Set ARS”.

5

Search and press RIGHT

6

SOFT KEY to attach (or
cancel) “ ” to the desired
Handset(s) to restrict.

Enter the restricted phone

9

number (up to 8 digits).

Select “Set Area

6

Code”.

Press

7

JOYSTICK.

Press

10

JOYSTICK.

Select the desired

7

number (1-25).

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Enter Area Code.

8

(max. 5 digits)

• To erase the area code, press in step 8, then press .

NOTE: The use of this feature can prevent a National Call from being dialled.

E.g., in the case of the South Island, the “03” will be omitted and will
therefore prevent a National Call to other areas of the South Island.

Press JOYSTICK.

9

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Base Unit Settings

Other Options

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

Select “Other Option”.

4

Changing the Base Unit PIN (Personal Identification Number)

The factory preset is 0000.

Once you have programmed the base unit PIN, you cannot recall it. We recommend
that you write down the base unit PIN. If you forget it, please consult your nearest
Panasonic Service Centre.

Follow steps 1 to 4 shown above, then:

Select “Change Base

5

PIN”.

Select “ Setting

2

Base”.

Enter new 4-digit Base

6

Unit PIN.

Enter 4-digit Base

3

Unit PIN.
(Factory Preset

0000)

Go to step 5.

Enter new PIN again

7

to verify.

Resetting the Base Unit Settings

You can reset all of the base unit settings to their initial settings.

Follow steps 1 to 4 shown above, then:

Select “Reset Base”.

5

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Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is displayed.

6

Base Unit Settings

Base Unit Initial Settings

Functions Initial Settings

Recall Time Type 2 (600 ms)

Pause Time Short (3 seconds)

Emergency Call Number 1 111

Emergency Call Number 2 911

Emergency Call Number 3 999

Call Restricted Handset(s) Delete All

Call Restriction Number(s) Delete All

4-Digit Base Unit PIN 0000

Base Unit Ringer Volume Medium

Caller ID List Delete All

Area Code Delete All

Date/Time 31-12-03/00:00

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Multi-Unit User Operations

Operating Additional Handsets

Additional KX-TCA151AZ handsets are available for purchase separately. Up to 6
handsets can be registered to a single base unit. Using additional handsets allows you
to have an intercom call while simultaneously conducting a call to an outside line.

Operating Additional Base Units

You can register and operate your handset with up to 4 base units. Each base unit forms
1 radio cell. If the individual bases are linked to the same telephone line then you can
extend the operating range of the system by positioning the bases so that the two radio
cells overlap. If the handset is set to auto base selection, then in standby mode the
handset will automatically swap to the second base if the range on the first base is
exceeded. It is not possible to transfer calls between bases (only between handsets
linked to the same base unit).

1

Radio Cell

Example:
Additional handsets
(KX-TCA151AZ) registered
with 2 base units.

NOTE: Calls are disconnected when the handset moves from one radio cell to

another.

2

4

3

5

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Multi-Unit User Operations

Handset Registration to a Base Unit

The handset supplied with the base unit is already registered. If an optional handset is
purchased, it must be registered as follows.

Charge the optional handset batteries for 7 hours before initial use.
Handset registration must be completed within 1 minute after pressing . If
over 1 minute, press then start over again.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

Select “Register

4

H/set”.

Select the desired

6

base unit.

When a handset is registered successfully, a confirmation tone sounds and the “ ”
icon is displayed.

• If you enter an incorrect Base Unit PIN, the error tone will sound. Please repeat from
step 1.

• The handset main menu may change corresponding to the base unit that it is
registered to.

Select “ Setting

2

Handset”.

Press and hold on the Base Unit (for about 3

5

seconds) until the tone sounds.

If all registered handset(s) start ringing (paging), press

•

Enter 4-digit Base Unit

7

PIN.
(Factory Preset 0000)

to stop paging then start over again.

Select

3

“Registration”.

Press JOYSTICK.

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Multi-Unit User Operations

Cancelling a Handset

Each handset can cancel itself or another handset. This feature is usually used to cancel
a link between Handset and Base Unit.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK (or move).

1

Enter 4-digit Base Unit PIN.

3

(Factory Preset 0000)

Search and press RIGHT SOFT

5

KEY to attach “ ” to the
handset(s) to cancel.

Cancelling a Base Unit

If another handset is out of range and/or power is OFF when Cancelling a Handset, the
previous base unit number will still remain in the cancelled handset. Therefore, you need
to cancel the base unit registered in the cancelled handset.
To exit the operation, press at any time.

Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then:

Select “Cancel Base”.

4

Select “ Setting Base”.

2

Select “Cancel Handset”.

4

Press JOYSTICK.

6

Enter 4-digit Handset PIN.

5

(Factory Preset 0000)

Search and press RIGHT SOFT KEY

6

to attach “ ” to the base unit to
cancel.

Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is

8

displayed.

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Press JOYSTICK.

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Multi-Unit User Operations

Base Unit Selection

When “Auto” (Automatic Base Unit Selection) is selected, the handset automatically
searches for other registered base units if you move outside of the radio range of the
current base unit.
When a specified base unit is selected, the handset will access that base unit only.
Calls (both incoming and outgoing) can be conducted only via the selected base unit,
even if the radio cells overlap with neighbouring base units.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK (or move).

1

Select “Select Base”.

3

Select “ Setting Handset”.

2

Select “Auto” or desired base unit.

4

Intercom Between Handsets

You can use your handsets as a 2-way intercom.

Intercom calls can be conducted within the radio cell of the current base unit, but
not with units in neighbouring radio cells.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

For example, when Handset 1 calls Handset 2:

<Handset 1> <Handset 2>

Press INTERCOM , then press the

1

desired handset number .

2

• You can also answer a call by pressing , to , , or instead of
pressing (Any Key Talk).

Terminating a Call

Press TALK .

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<Handset 1 or 2>

Press TALK OFF .

3

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Multi-Unit User Operations

Transferring a Call to Another Handset

The intercom can be used during a call to transfer an external call between handsets
that are registered to the same base unit.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

For example, when Handset 1 transfers a call to Handset 2:

<Handset 1> <Handset 2>

(During a call)

Press INTERCOM , then press the

1

desired handset number .

2

(Conversation between handset 1 and 2)

Press TALK OFF .

3

• You can also answer a call by pressing , to , , or instead of
pressing (Any Key Talk).

• If you press after selecting the desired handset number, the call will be
transferred immediately to the selected handset.
If the transferred call is not answered within 60 seconds, the originating handset will
ring again.

• When Handset 2 answers the transferred call, press to complete a call transfer
or press to establish a conference call.

Press TALK .

(Conversation between outside line and
Handset 2)

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Multi-Unit User Operations

Phonebook Copy

You can copy phonebook information between handsets registered to the same base
unit. The phonebook copy must be performed while in intercom mode (see Intercom
Between Handsets on page 51).

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Copying an Item

<Handset 1: Receiver> <Handset 2: Sender>

(During an intercom call) (During an intercom call)

Press JOYSTICK.

1

Select “Recv Phonebook”.

2

“Start Copying” is displayed.

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3

4

5

6

Press JOYSTICK.

Select “Send Phonebook”.

Select the desired item to copy.

Select “Copy One Item” then “Start
Copying” is displayed.

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Multi-Unit User Operations

Copying All Items

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Follow steps 1 to 4 on the previous page, then:

<Handset 1: Receiver> <Handset 2: Sender>

5

6

• When copying is completed, a beep sounds and “Copy Complete” is displayed.
After a few seconds, the display will return to the intercom call. “Copy Incomplete”
will be displayed if the receiver handset memory is full. If “Copy Failure” is
displayed on the sender handset, the receiver did not prepare for copying.

• If you move the JOYSTICK up or down before pressing JOYSTICK at step 5, all items
will not be copied. The items, from the item indicated now to the last item, are copied.

Press JOYSTICK.

Select “Copy All Items”.

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Walkie-Talkie

The Walkie-Talkie feature allows handsets to communicate with each other outside the
range of the base unit. When the handsets are in Walkie-Talkie mode, external calls
cannot be received. Only KX-TCA151AZ with Walkie-Talkie feature can communicate
with one another.
Talk time in this mode is approximately 6 hours and Standby time is approximately 15
hours maximum. (These times will change according to conditions.) When you have
finished using the handset in Walkie-Talkie mode, we recommend turning the handset
off. Turn it on only when Walkie-Talkie mode is required. Turning the handset off
immediately after use will improve battery operating time.

Range:
The maximum range between two handsets while in Walkie-Talkie mode is up to
300 metres outdoors.

Setting the Walkie-Talkie Mode

You can set the Walkie-Talkie mode. There are two types: Common Base Station mode
and Group mode. The factory preset is Group mode.

- In Common Base Station mode, communication is possible between handsets
registered to a common base unit. If the handsets are registered to more than one
base unit, the same base unit must be selected.

Please note, the feature will not operate if AUTO is set in the base unit selection.

If Common Base Station mode is selected and the handset is not registered to a base
unit, an error tone sounds.

- In Group mode, communication is possible between handsets that are both set to this
mode and whose Group IDs are common.
This allows handsets to communicate in Walkie-Talkie mode regardless of which
base unit they are registered to.

Cordless Telephone

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Walkie-Talkie

To exit the operation, press at any time.

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

Select “Setting”.

3

When “Group” is selected;

Enter 3-digit Group Code.

5

(Factory Preset 000)

Enter Handset Number.

7

(1-9: Factory Preset is 1.)

• If you select “Group”, enter Group Code (this can be 3 digits of your choice - the
factory preset is 000). Make note of your code.

• The factory preset of Handset Number is 1.

IMPORTANT: Each handset should have its own unique number.

Select “ Walkie-Talkie”.

2

Select “Common” or “Group”.

4

Press JOYSTICK.

6

Press JOYSTICK twice.

8

twice

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Walkie-Talkie

Turning the Walkie-Talkie Mode On/Off

To use the Walkie-Talkie feature, all handsets in conversation must be in Walkie-Talkie
mode.
To exit the operation, press at any time.

To Turn the Walkie-Talkie Mode On

Press JOYSTICK

1

(or move).

• When the Walkie-Talkie mode is ON, the handset number is displayed after
“Walkie-Talkie” appears on the display.

To Turn the Walkie-Talkie Mode Off

Press JOYSTICK.

1

• This feature is also turned off if you turn power off then on.

Select “ Walkie-

2

Talkie”.

Select “Off”.

2

Select “On”.

3

Talking in Walkie-Talkie Mode

Before proceeding with this function, please ensure Walkie-Talkie mode is turned on,
and the appropriate Walkie-Talkie mode has been selected.

For example, Handset 1 is calling Handset 2.

To exit the operation, press at any time.

<Handset 1> <Handset 2>

Press INTERCOM , or ,

1

then press the desired handset number

.

Cordless Telephone

2

• You can also answer a call by pressing , to , , or instead of
pressing (Any Key Talk).

Press TALK .

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Using the Belt Clip

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

To remove
the belt clip.

Optional Headset

Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows hands-free phone conversations.
While using the headset, speakerphone is not available. To switch to speakerphone,
disconnect the headset.

Connecting the Optional Headset to the Handset

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

Headset Jack

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Wall Mounting

This unit can be mounted on a wall.

- Insert screws into the wall. The centre of the screw holes should be 8 cm horizontally
apart.

- Connect the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord.

- Arrange the wires as shown, then mount the unit.

8 cm

Hooks

Fasten the AC adaptor cord to
prevent it from being disconnected.

• Make sure the screws are securely fastened to the wall.

Screws

Useful Information

Wall Template

8 cm

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Before Requesting Help

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 telephone company.
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 telephone company may charge you
if they attend a service call that is not due to an apparatus supplied by them.

Turn the power OFF then ON (Handset)/Disconnect then connect the AC adaptor
(Base Unit).

Problem Possible cause Solution Page

The unit does not work.

Display is blank.

Display is blank even
if the unit is charged.

Handset will not turn on.

Battery charge icon not
counting up.

icon flashes.

Handset busy tone heard
when is pressed.

Batteries not installed

•

properly.
AC adaptor of base unit

•

not connected properly.

Handset not turned on.•Turn on power. p.12

•

Battery low.

•

Batteries not inserted.

•

Batteries not charged.

•

Dirty charge contacts.

•

Base not powered up.

•

Handset not registered to

•

base.
Handset out of range of

•

base.
No power into base unit.

•

Handset out of range of

•

base.
Another handset in use.

•

Re-install batteries

•

properly.
Disconnect and then

•

connect AC adaptor.

Recharge batteries more

•

than about 15 minutes.

Insert the 2 rechargeable

•

batteries supplied.
Place handset on base

•

and connect AC adaptor
to base and AC outlet
(full charge period 7 hrs).

Clean charge/battery

•

contacts and retry
charge.
Connect AC adaptor to

•

base unit and AC outlet.

Register handset to

•

base.
Move handset closer to

•

base.
Connect AC adaptor to

•

base unit and AC outlet.

Move handset closer to

•

base.
Wait for the other user to

•

complete call.

p.10

p.10

p.10

p.11

p.10

p.49

p.10

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Before Requesting Help

Problem Possible cause Solution Page

No dial tone.

Cannot dial out.

Handset will not ring.

Last number redial does
not work.

No Caller ID number
displayed.

icon flashes.

Cannot register handset to
base.

•

Telephone line not
connected.

•

Call Bar mode ON.

•

Particular dialled number
is restricted.

•

Key lock mode ON.

•

Ringer switched off.

•

Number exceeded 24
digits.

•

Service not supplied.

•

Caller has withheld info.

•

Battery low.

•

Max. number of bases
already registered to
handset.

•

Max. number of handsets
already registered to
base unit.

•

Wrong PIN number
entered (Default 0000).

•

Electrical noise in local
area.

•

Insert telephone line cord
to network.

•

Turn power OFF then
ON.

•

Turn feature OFF.

•

Remove number from
call restricted list.

•

Turn key lock OFF.

•

Set ringer to one of 6
volume levels.

•

Redial manually. p.17

•

Caller ID service must be
arranged with your
telephone company.

•

Recharge batteries. p.10

•

Delete unused base
registrations from
handset.

•

Delete unused handset
registrations from base.

•

If PIN number is lost,
contact the Panasonic
Service Centre.

•

Move base/handset
away from sources of
electrical noise (e.g. TVs,
radios, etc.).

p.10

p.12

p.39
p.45

p.16

p.36

p.19

p.50

p.50

p.46

Useful Information

p.5

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Character Table

Phonebook Character Table

x

62

x

2

3

1

4

6

5

8

7

9

0

Index

AC Adaptor ........................................ 4, 10

Accessories.............................................. 4

Answering a Call .................................... 14

Any Key Talk.......................................... 14

Auto Talk.......................................... 14, 41

Base Unit

Initial Settings.................................... 47

PIN .................................................... 46

Reset................................................. 46

Ringer Volume .................................. 43

Selection ........................................... 51

Battery

Caution................................................ 5

Charge .............................................. 10

Information........................................ 11

Installation......................................... 10

Belt Clip.................................................. 58

Call Bar .................................................. 39

Call Restriction....................................... 45

Call Waiting............................................ 18

Caller ID List

Deleting............................................. 22

Dialling .............................................. 20

Editing ............................................... 21

Storing............................................... 21

Cancelling a Base Unit........................... 50

Cancelling a Handset............................. 50

Conference Call ..................................... 52

Date and Time........................................ 13

Dialling Pause ........................................ 18

Direct Call Number................................. 39

Display

Language.......................................... 12

Standby Mode................................... 37

Talk Mode ......................................... 38

Emergency Calls.................................... 44

Handset

Display................................................ 9

Initial Settings ................................... 42

Locator/Paging.................................. 16

PIN.................................................... 40

Registration....................................... 49

Reset ................................................ 41

Ringer Pattern................................... 36

Ringer Volume.................................. 36

Hands-Free Phone ................................ 15

Headset, optional................................... 58

Intercom................................................. 51

Key

Lock .................................................. 16

Tone.................................................. 37

Making a Call......................................... 14

Memo Alarm .......................................... 33

Mute....................................................... 15

Pause Time............................................ 44

Phonebook

Copy ................................................. 53

Dialling.............................................. 28

Hot Keys ........................................... 30

Storing .............................................. 25

Power ON/OFF ...................................... 12

Private Category.................................... 24

Recall............................................... 17, 44

Receiver Volume ................................... 15

Redial List ........................................ 17, 22

Redialling............................................... 17

Setting up............................................... 10

SOFT Keys .......................................... 6, 7

Specifications......................................... 64

Transferring a Call ................................. 52

Useful Information

Walkie-Talkie ......................................... 55

Wall Mounting........................................ 59

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Technical Information

Specifications

Standard: DECT=(Digital Enhanced Cordless

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. 3.5 W

Operating conditions: 5 - 40 °C, 20 - 80 % relative air humidity (dry)
Dimensions and mass (weight):
Base Unit: About (58 mm x 128 mm x 105 mm) x 200 g
Handset: About (143 mm x 48 mm x 32 mm) x 125 g

• Specifications are subject to change.

• The illustrations used in this manual may differ slightly from the original device.

Connections:

The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend you connect a standard
telephone on the same line for power protection.

elecommunications)

T
GAP=(Generic Access Profile)

Maximum: Approx. 9.2 W

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For your future reference

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the base unit)

Name and address of dealer

Technical specifications are subject to change.

Sales Department:

Panasonic New Zealand Ltd.
350 Te Irirangi Drive
East Tamaki
Private Bag 14911
Panmure AUCKLAND
NEW ZEALAND

Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan

PQQX13785ZA

D0703-0