Panasonic KX-TCD961CXB User Manual

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Digital Cordless Answering System

Model No.

KX-TCD961CXB

Operating Instructions

ANSWER ON

INT'

GHI

PQRS

DEF

ABC

1 4

MNO

JKL

WXYZ

TUV

GREETING

ERASE

SELECT

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the batteries for about 4 hours before initial use.

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Before Initial Use

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic digital cordless telephone.

For your future reference

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

Accessories (Included)

AC Adaptor (p.11)

one

Handset Cover (p.10) Belt Clip (p.10)

one one

Telephone Line Cord (p. 11) Battery (p.10)

one three

Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, radio, personal computer or another telephone.

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

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For Best Performance

Battery Charge

Rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries power the handset. Install the batteries (p.10) and charge them for about 4 hours before initial use (p.12).

Base Unit Location

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise free operation, the recommended base unit location is:

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Contents

Chapter 1

Preparation

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

Displays ...........................................8

Settings ..........................................10

Installing the Batteries in the

Handset .......................................10

Using the Belt Clip........................10

Connections .................................11

Battery Charge.............................12

Turning the Power ON..................13

Selecting the Dialing Mode..........13

Selecting the Handset Ringer

Volume/Pattern.............................14

Selecting the Base Unit

Ringer Volume/Pattern.................15

Preparing the Answering

System............................................16

Selecting the Voice Guidance

Language......................................16

Greeting Message........................17

Programming Summary for the

Answering System........................18

Time and Day Adjustment............19

Selecting the Caller’s Recording

Time..............................................20

Selecting the Number of Rings....21

Setting the Greeting Monitor

Function........................................21

Chapter 2

Cordless Telephone (Basic Operations)

Making Calls ..................................22

Answering Calls ............................23

Speed Dialer ..................................24

Storing Phone Numbers

in Memory.....................................24

Dialing a Stored Number..............24

Intercom..........................................25

Special Features ...........................26

How to Use the Pause Feature (For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)

Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users)

Setting the Key Lock....................27

Using the Recall Feature..............27

.............26

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Chapter 3

Cordless Telephone (Advanced Operations)

Summary of Programmable

Functions........................................28

Setting the Password....................29

Direct Call.......................................30

Setting the Direct Call Mode........30

Dialing the Stored Number...........30

Call Prohibition..............................31

Call Restriction..............................32

Selecting the Talk Mode Display..33

Automatic Route Selection...........34

Storing the Carrier Code/

Area Code(s)................................35

Other Programmable Settings......36

Setting the Key Tones..................36

Setting the Range Warning

Alarm............................................36

Setting the Battery Low Alarm......36

Clearing the Settings in

Memory ..........................................37

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Chapter 4

Answering System

Automatic Answering Operation..38

Setting the Unit to Answer Calls ..38

Listening to Messages..................39

Erasing Messages.........................40

Recording a Memo Message........40

Remote Operation from a Touch

Tone Phone....................................41

Setting the Remote Code.............42

Direct Remote Operation..............43

Remote Operation with the

Handset...........................................45

Chapter 5

Multi-Unit User Operations

For Optional Multi-Unit Users.......47

Operating More than One

Handset........................................47

Operating More than One Base

Unit...............................................47

Registration....................................48

Registering a Handset in the

Base Unit......................................48

Selecting the Base Unit Access...49

Canceling a Handset....................50

Selecting the Stand-by Mode

Display............................................51

Bell Selection.................................51

Intercom..........................................53

Intercom between the Handset(s)

and the Base Unit.........................53

Intercom between Handsets.........54

Transferring a Call from One

Handset to Another.......................55

Conference ..................................56

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6

Setting the Call Waiting Tone.......56

Chapter 6

Useful Information

Replacing the Batteries.................57

Important Notice Concerning the Correct Use and Charging of

Ni-Cd (Ni-MH) Batteries.................58

Before Requesting Help ...............59

Safety Instructions........................64

Term Definitions............................67

INTERN

LÖSCHEN

ANSAGE

ANSAGE TEXTE

ANSAGE

Button (p. 17)

Antenna

Display (p. 8)

Charge Contacts (p. 12)

Button (p. 17, 40)

Button (p. 53)

Microphone (p. 17, 25, 40)

Locator/Intercom Button (p. 25, 48, 53)

Repeat Button (p. 39)

Skip Button (p. 39)

New Message Button (p. 39)

Button and Indicator (p. 38)

Memo Button (p. 40)

Stop Button (p. 17, 39)

Volume Buttons , (p. 17)

In Use Indicator ( ) (p. 48)

Charge Indicator ( ) (p. 12)

ANSWER ON

GREETING

ERASE

SELECT

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Location of Controls

Base unit

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

8 0

WXYZ

INT'

Display (p. 9)

Tone Button (p. 27)

Charge Contacts (p. 12)

Navigator Key F, G (p. 14, 22, 23, 24, 28)

Cancel Button (p. 18, 22, 23, 24, 28)

Intercom Button (p. 13, 18, 25, 28, 56)

INT

OK Button (p. 14, 28)

Power Button (p. 13)

Program Button (p. 13, 18, 24, 27, 28)

Recall Button (p. 27)

Redial/Pause Button (p. 23, 26)

Talk Button (p. 22)

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Handset

Chapter 1

Preparation

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Displays

Base unit display

The clock needs adjusting (p.19).

Your greeting message was not recorded correctly. Record it again (p.17).

The unit is in the answering system programming mode.

The speaker volume level is set to “5”.You can select 9 levels (0–8) while using the answering system (p.17, 39).

12 messages have been recorded.

When the number of messages (Ex.64 messages) flashes rapidly, memory is full. Erase some or all of the messages (p.40).

The recording time is set to “greeting only”(p. 20).

SELECT

When is pressed to page another handset or answer a page from another handset, the handset number is displayed.

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Handset display

(The display shows all possible configurations.)

Icons

Chapter 1

Preparation

The in-range icon indicates that the handset is in range of the base unit.It flashes when the handset is out of range.

The page/intercom icon is displayed when paging or using the intercom.It flashes when another unit pages the handset.

The talk icon is displayed when making or answering calls.It flashes when an outside call is being received.

Characters

is pressed while dialing.

The direct call icon is displayed when this mode is turned on (p.30).

The call prohibition icon is displayed when this mode is turned on (p.31).

The program icon indicates that the unit is in the programming mode.

The handset is operating the answering system remotely (p.45).

The battery icon indicates the battery strength (p.12).

is pressed while dialing.

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Settings

Installing the Batteries in the Handset

Install the batteries as shown.Then install the handset cover.

•If the rechargeable batteries are not inserted correctly, the handset will not wor k.

Using the Belt Clip

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

To remove the belt clip

8V 9V

Telephone Line Cord

AC Adaptor

Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected.

Hooks

Telephone Line Cord

AC Adaptor

To Power Outlet (AC 230 V, 50 Hz)

To Single-Line Telephone Jack

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Connections

Plug in the AC adaptor cord and the telephone line cord to the bottom of the unit.Then connect the cords as shown.

Chapter 1

Preparation

•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA11CE.

•Be careful not to confuse the telephone line jack with the AC adaptor jack on the base unit.If

connected improperly, the base unit will not wor k and damage may occur.

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

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

Charge Indicator ( )

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Settings

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 4 hours before initial use.

•The charge indicator ( ) lights.

Battery strength

You can check the present battery strength on the display.

Battery strength

Battery icon

Fully charged Medium Low No power

(Flashing)

Recharge

When “ ” flashes or the unit beeps every 15 seconds, recharge the batteries.

Battery information

After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged:

Operation

While in use (Talk)

While not in use (Stand-By)

•Battery life may vary depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature.

•Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft,dry cloth once a month.

Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the batteries may not charge properly.

•If the batteries are fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base unit until “ ” flashes.This will maximize the battery life.

•The batteries cannot be overcharged.

Approx.Ni-Cd battery life (included)

Up to about 6 hours

Up to about 65 hours

Approx.Ni-MH battery life (option)

Up to about 12 hours

Up to about 130 hours

*Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries (AAA size) are available.

When you replace the batteries, you must program the battery type selection (see page 57).

•Read “Important Notice Concerning the Correct Use and Charging of Ni-Cd (Ni-MH) Batteries” on page 58.

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Turning the Power ON

Chapter 1

Press firmly.

•After all possible configurations briefly appear, the display will change to the following.Then the handset is in the stand-by mode. The current connected base unit number is displayed.

-i-

•You can choose whether to display the base unit number, handset number or no display in the stand-by mode by programming (p. 51).

To turn the power OFF, press and hold

until a beep sounds.

•The display will go blank.

•The handset will not ring.

•Depending on the programming mode, you

may not be able to turn the power off.First make sure the handset is set to the stand-by mode.

Selecting the Dialing Mode

You can program the dialing mode to tone or pulse.If you have touch tone service, set to tone.If rotar y or pulse service is used, set to pulse.The factory preset is tone.

Make sure that the power is ON and the unit is in the stand-by mode.

1 Press then .

INT

5 To select Pulse, press .

OR To select Tone , press .

Preparation

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2 Press .

3 Enter the base unit password.

•The factory preset is 0000.To change the base unit password, see page 29.

4 Press .

•The current mode is displayed.

1: Tone 2: Pulse

6 Press .

•A confirmation tone sounds and the display will return to the stand-by mode.

•If 5 beeps sound in step 3, the entered password is incorrect.Enter the correct password.

•To cancel during programming, press , then start from step 1.

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Settings

Selecting the Handset Ringer Volume/Pattern

You can program the desired handset ringer volume and pattern. Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the stand-by mode.

Ringer volume

6 levels are available.The lowest level is 1.The highest level is 6.The factory preset is 3.When set to OFF, the handset will not ring.

1 Press .

F iUU

2 Press G or F until “ 3 Press .

•The current volume is displayed and r ings.

Ex.Level 3 is selected.

4 Press G or F to select the desired

level.

•Each time you press a button, the selected volume is displayed and rings.

•To set to OFF, erase “ ” by pressing until “ ” is displayed.

Press .

•A confirmation tone sounds and the display will return to the stand-by mode.

•When set to OFF, “ ”will be displayed.

F22

”is displayed.

Ringer pattern

You can program the desired handset ringer pattern (6 patterns).The factory preset is pattern 1.

1 Press . 2 Press G or F until “ 3 Press .

•The current ringer pattern is displayed and rings.

Ex.Pattern 1 is selected.

F23

”is displayed.

F23U i

4 Press G or F to select the desired

pattern.

•You can also press to to select the pattern.

•Each time you press a button, the selected pattern is displayed and sounds.

5 Press .

•A confirmation tone sounds and the display will return to the stand-by mode.

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Selecting the Base Unit Ringer Volume/Pattern

You can program the desired base unit ringer volume and pattern.

Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and the unit is in the stand-by mode.

Chapter 1

Ringer volume

3 levels (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW) are available. The factory preset is MEDIUM.When set to OFF, the base unit will not ring.

1 Press then .

2 Press TWICE.

•The current volume is displayed.

1: LOW 2: MEDIUM 3: HIGH 0: OFF

Ex.MEDIUM is selected.

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22u2

3 Press the desired volume level , ,

or .

•Each time you press a button, the selected volume is displayed and rings.

4 Press .

•A confirmation tone sounds and the display will return to the stand-by mode.

Ringer pattern

You can program the desired handset ringer pattern (6 patterns).The factory preset is pattern 1.

Preparation

1 Press then . 2 Press then .

•The current ringer pattern is displayed.

Ex.Pattern 1 is selected.

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3 Press the desired ringer pattern to

•Each time you press a button, the selected pattern is displayed and sounds.

4 Press .

•A confirmation tone sounds and the display will return to the stand-by mode.

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Preparing the Answering System

Selecting the Voice Guidance Language

You can select the voice guidance language, either Czech or Slovakian. The factory preset is 1 (Czech).

1 Press then . 2 Press .

•“ ”is displayed on the handset.

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

3 Press .

•The current setting is displayed on the base unit.

4 To select to Slovakian, press .

OR To select to Czech,press .

•The setting is displayed.

5 Press .

GREETING

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Greeting Message

You can record a personal greeting message.If a greeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recording greeting will be played when a call is received.

All messages (greeting, incoming, memo, etc.) are stored in digital memory (p.39).The total

recording time is about 12 minutes.The greeting recording time is limited to 2 minutes and 30 seconds. We recommend you record a brief greeting message (see the sample below) in order to

leave more time for recording new messages.

Chapter 1

Preparation

To record a greeting message

1 Press and hold for about 2

seconds to record your greeting.

•A series of short beeps will sound followed by a long beep.

2 After the long beep,talk clearly, about

20 cm away from the MIC (microphone).

•The base unit display shows the elapsed recording time.

3 When finished,press .

•To check the recorded greeting, press

GREETING

•To change the message, repeat from step

To adjust the speaker volume (9 levels)

To increase, press .To decrease, press .

Greeting message sample

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

To erase a recorded greeting message

1 Press . 2 Press while the message is

•The unit will answer a call with a

GREETING

ERASE

being played.

pre-recorded greeting.

Pre-recorded greeting message

If you do not record a greeting message, one of two messages will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p.20).

To check the pre-recorded greeting, press

GREETING

•A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:

■ When the recording time is set to “1 minute” or “3 minutes”;

Hello, we are not available now. Please leave

“

your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call.

■ When the recording time is set to “greeting only”;

Hello, we are not available now. Please call

“

again. Thank you for your call.

”

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Preparing the Answering System

Programming Summary for the Answering System

You can program function items using the handset near the base unit. See the corresponding pages for function details.

Make sure that the power is ON (p. 13) and you are in the stand-by mode.

<Stand-by mode>

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Press then .

Press .

Enter a desired function command as shown below.

Command

To adjust the time and day (p. 19)

To set the remote code (p.42)

To select the number of rings (p. 21)

•If “ ”flashes on the handset display and an alarm tone sounds, move closer to the base unit and try again.

•To cancel during programming, press .Start again from the beginning.

•To return to the previous step during programming, press .

•When programming is completed, a confirmation tone sounds.

•If 6 beeps sound on the base unit during programming, a wrong key was pressed.Enter the correct

number.

Function item

Command

To select the caller’s recording time (p. 20)

To set the greeting monitor function (p. 21)

To select the voice guidance language (p. 16)

Function item

*What the confirmation tone means

1 beep: The new programmed setting or selection is done. 2 beeps: The setting or selection is the same as the previous one. 6 beeps: The setting or selection is not correct.Try again from the beginning.

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Time and Day Adjustment

V oice Time/Day Stamp: During playback, a synthesized voice will announce the time and day that each message was recorded.

Chapter 1

1 Press then . 2 Press .

•“ ” is displayed on the handset.

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

3 Press .

•“ ”is displayed on the base unit.

•“

Set time

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

4 Enter the current time (hour and minute)

using a 4-digit number.(Ex.To set 13:30, enter “1330”.)

•The entered number is displayed on the base unit.

5 Press repeatedly to set the day.

•The unit announces the day.

6 Press .

•The unit announces the time/day. The clock starts working.

•The accuracy of the clock is approximately ±45 seconds a month at room temperature.

If a power failure occurs, the adjusted time/day will be erased.

To check the time/day

1 Press then . 2 Press . 3 Press .

•The current time/day is heard.When finished, press .

Preparation

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Preparing the Answering System

Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time

You can select “1 minute”, “3 minutes”or “greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. The factory preset is “unlimited”.

1 Press then . 2 Press .

•“ ” is displayed on the handset.

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

3 Press .

•The current setting is displayed on the base unit.

1:1 minute 2: 3 minutes 3:greeting only

4 Press , or to select the

recording time.

•The setting is displayed.

5 Press .

•If you select “greeting only”, “––”is displayed on the base unit.

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

720

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Selecting the Number of Rings

You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering system answers a call, from 2 to 7 or AUTO (for Toll Saver*).The factory preset is AUTO.

Chapter 1

1 Press then .

5 Press .

2 Press .

•“ ” is displayed on the handset.

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

3 Press .

•The current setting is displayed on the base unit.

4 Press dialing button or to

to set the number of rings.

0: Selects “AUTO”.“A” is displayed. 2-7:The unit will answer after the selected

number of rings.

*Toll Saver (When set to “AUTO”)

When you call the unit from a touch tone telephone: If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least one new message. If the unit answers on the 5th ring, there are no new messages. Hang up when you hear the 3rd ring.This will save you the toll charge for the call.

Setting the Greeting Monitor Function

When your greeting message is being played to the caller, you can listen to it through the base unit speaker.To listen to your greeting, set to 2 (ON).The factory preset is 1 (OFF).

1 Press then .

INT

2 Press .

•“ ” is displayed on the handset.

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

3 Press .

•The current setting, “1”or “2”, is displayed on the base unit.

4 To set to ON, press .

OR To set to OFF, press .

•The setting is displayed.

5 Press .

Preparation

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