Panasonic KX-TCM420-B User Manual
Before linoiDal Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 58-59 before use. Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic cordless
telephone.
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Attach your purchase receipt here.
For your future reference
Serial No.
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
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Date of purchase
Accessories (To order accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.)
□ AC Adaptor (p. 10)
□ Telephone Line □ Wall Mounting
Cord (p. 10)
Adaptor (p. 52, 54)
one one one
For Best Ferfforimiainiœ
Batteiry Chairge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery
powers the handset. Charge the
battery for about 10 hours before
initial use (p. 11).
Operating Distance/Noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using
wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise free
operation, the recommended base unit location is:
Away from electrical appliances
such as a TV, radio, or personal
In a HIGH and CENTRAL
location with no obstructions
Location of Controls............................................................................... 6
Settings ................................................................................................. 10
Connections ...................................................................................... 10
Battery Charge...................................................................................11
Selecting the Dialing Mode................................................................12
Greeting Message
Programmable Preparations ................................................................15
Time and Day Adjustment..................................................................16
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time
Selecting the Number of Rings
Setting the CPC (Calling Party Control) Function
Setting the Greeting Monitor Function
Making/Answering Calls........................................................................20
Making Calls with the Handset..........................................................20
Answering Calls with the Handset....................................................21
Making Calls with the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) . .22
Answering Calls with the Base Unit..................................................24
Simultaneous Keypad Dialing
Remote Speakerphone ......................................................................26
Automatic Dialing...................................................................................28
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory..................................................28
Dialing a Stored Number ...................................................................29
Intercom ................................................................................................. 30
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom............................................31
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Special Features ....................................................................................32
For Call Waiting Service Users
Automatic Security Code Setting .....................................................32
Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary Service Users)
If Your Unit is Connected to a PBX (Analog Only)
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Automatic Answering Operation
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls ......................................................33
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Listening to Messages
Erasing Messages..................................................................................36
Recording a Memo Message.................................................................37
Pager Caii .............................................................................................. 38
Storing the Pager Number.................................................................38
Setting the Unit to Call the Pager
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
Setting the Remote Code ...................................................................41
Voice Menu
Direct Remote Operation ..................................................................44
Remote Operation with the Handset
Monitoring incoming calls with the handset
Recording your telephone conversation with the handset ... .48
Remote Operation Card ........................................................................49
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Battery Replacement ............................................................................51
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Wall Mounting
Convenient Desk Usage .......................................................................54
Adding Another Phone .........................................................................54
Before Requesting Help .......................................................................55
Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................58
FCC and Other Information ..................................................................60
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Base unit
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[> Location of Controls
Handset
Base unit display
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The clock needs adjusting (p. 16). 12 messages have been recorded.
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Your message was not recorded
correctly. Record it again (p. 13,
37).
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Memory is full. Erase some or all
of the messages (p. 36).
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The unit is in programming mode.
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The recording time Is set to
“greeting only” (p. 17).
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The speaker volume level is set to
“5”. You can select:
o9 levels (0-8) while using the
answering system (p. 14, 34).
o8 levels (1-8) while using the
speakerphone (p. 22).
The base unit ringer volume is set
to OFF (p. 24).
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The pager call mode is set to ON
(p. 39).
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Connections
OUSE ONLY-Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-A11.
oThe AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It may feel warm
during use. This is normal.)
o|f you connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 54.
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Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit for
about 10 hours before initial use.
©The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
Recharge
When the ВАТТ LOW indicator flashes or
the unit beeps intermittently, recharge the
battery.
©The ВАТТ LOW indicator will continue
to flash for at least 30 minutes once you
begin recharging. This time will increase
the more you use the handset while
recharging.
ВАТТ LOW Indicator
Standard battery life
If your Panasonic battery is fully charged;
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 or once a week if the unit is subject to
grease, dust or high humidity. If not, the battery may not charge
properly.
©Once the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset
on the base unit until the ВАТТ LOW indicator flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
©The battery cannot be overcharged.
Up to about 8 hours
Up to about 30 days
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c> Settings
Selecting the Dialing IVlode
You can program the dialing mode by using the handset near the base
unit. When your telephone line has touch tone service, set to TONE. If
rotary service is used, set to PULSE. The factory preset is TONE.
The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights must be off
before programming.
Press (PROGRAM/2WAY RECl.
1
oThe TALK indicator flashes.
Press [AUTO].
2
To select PULSE, press @ twice.
OR
To select TONE, press @ twice.
When finished, press
fPROGRAM/2WAY REC],
4
oA confirmation tone sounds.*
(PROGRAM/2WAY RECi
oTo cancel programming, press [ PROGRAM/2WAY R^^. then restart from
the beginning.
olf 3 beeps sound during programming, you have pressed a wrong key.
Restart from step 1.
TALK Indicator
[auto:
*What the confirmation tone means
1 beep: The mode is different from a previously selected one.
2 beeps: The mode is the same as a previously selected one.
If a power failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset
(TONE). Reprogram if necessary.
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You can prepare a personal greeting message. If you do not, one of two
pre-recorded greetings will be played when a call is received (p. 14).
All messages (greeting, incoming, memo, etc.) are stored in digital
memory (p. 35). The total recording time is about 16 minutes. We
recommend you record a brief greeting message (see sample
below) in order to leave more time in memory.
To record a greeting message
Press (GREETING RECl to start
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the recording mode.
o“Press RECORD again to record
greeting.” is heard.
Within 5 seconds, press
(GREETING REC) again to record
your greeting.
oA long beep sounds.
After the long beep, speak clearly
about 8 inches (20 cm) away
from the MIC (microphone).
[GREETING CHECi^
(GREETING RE^
oThe display shows the
elapsed recording time.
When finished,
press [STOP].
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oTo check the
recorded greeting,
press [GREETING CHECK
oTo change the message,
repeat from step 1.
MIC
Sample of greeting message
“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your
call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”
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C> Greeting Message
To erase the recorded greeting message
Press [GREEfiNG CHECK) => press [ERASE] while the message is being
played.
oThe unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting.
Pre-recorded greeting message
If you do not record a personal greeting message (p. 13), one of the
following two messages will be played when a call is received depending
on the caller’s recording time (p. 17).
To check the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK).
oThe pre-recorded greeting is played as below.
□When the recording time is set to “1 minute” or “unlimited”;
“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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Programmable PireparatSoins
You can program the following functions by using the handset near the
base unit. See the bracketed pages for details.
Be sure that the TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights are off before programming.
Lift the handset, then press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC].
Press f SCREEN/PLAYBACK).
o|f an alarm tone sounds, move
towards the base unit, then try again.
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oTo adjust the time and day, press “0”.
oTo set the remote code, press “1”.
oTo select the number of rings, press “2”.
oTo set the CPC function, press “3”. (page 19)
oTo set the greeting monitor function, press "4”.
oTo select the caller’s recording time, press “5". {page 17)
oTo store the pager number, press “#”. (page 38)
When finished, press [ PROGRAM/2WAY RECl.
oA confirmation tone sounds.*
oTo cancel programming, press (PROGRAM/2WAY R^. then restart from
the beginning.
o|f 6 beeps sound during programming, you have pressed a wrong key.
Enter the correct number again.
(page 16)
(page 41)
(page 18)
(page 19)
*What the confirmation tone means
1 beep: The new programmed number is stored.
2 beeps: The number is the same as a previously stored one.
6 beeps: The number is not correct. Try again from the beginning.
If a power failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset.
Reprogram if necessary.
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C> Programmable Preparations
Time and Day Adjustment
Voice Time/Day Stamp: During playback a synthesized voice will
announce the time and day when each message was recorded.
Press fPROGRAM/2WAY REC],
1
oThe TALK indicator flashes.
Press fSCREEN/PLAYBACK).
2
oThe indicator lights.
o“P” is displayed on the base unit.
Press (0].
o“ 0 ” is displayed.
o“Set time” is announced.
The time/day is heard if it was
adjusted beforehand.
Enter the current time (hour and
minute) by using a 4-digit number.
4
(Ex. To set 9:30, enter "0930”.)
oThe entered number is displayed.
Press g to select “AM” or “PM”.
Press @ repeatedly to set the day.
5
When finished, press
i PROGRAM/2WAY~RECl.
6
oThe unit announces the time/day.
The clock starts working.
o|n step 4, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. (To set 13:00
hours, enter “0100” and select “PM” by pressing @.)
oThe accuracy of the clock is approximately ±45 seconds a month at
room temperature.
To check the time/day
Press ÌPROGRAM/2WAY REC) => [SCREEN/PLAYBACK) =>
oThe current time/day is heard. When finished, press
fPROGR^/2WAY RECl
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Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time
You may select the caller’s recording time as either “1 minute”, “unlimited”
or “greeting only”. The factory preset is “unlimited”.
Press fPROGRAM/2WAY REC).
1
oThe TALK indicator flashes.
Press iSCREEN/PLAYBACK |.
2
oThe indicator lights.
o“P” is displayed on the base unit.
Press d),
oThe current setting is displayed.
1: 1 minute
2: unlimited (factory preset)
3; greeting only
Press (T], (2} or [3] to select the
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recording time.
oThe setting is displayed.
When finished, press
(PROGRAM/2WAY RECl
oThe indicator lights go out.
and Indicator
o|f you select “greeting only”, the unit answers a call with the greeting
message, then hangs up. The unit will not record any messages.
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C> Programmable Preparations
Selecting the Number of Rings
You may select the number of rings before the answering system answers
a call, from “1” to “7” or “AUTO (for Toll Saver)”. The factory preset is
“AUTO”.
Press tPROGRAM/2WAY RECl.
1
oThe TALK indicator flashes.
Press i^CREEN/^LAYBACK 1.
oThe indicator lights.
o“P” is displayed on the base unit.
Press d].
3
oThe current setting is displayed.
Press a dialing button (o) to (T) to
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set the number of rings.
0: Selects “AUTO”.
“A” is displayed.
1-7; The unit will answer on the
selected number of rings.
When finished, press
[PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
oThe indicator lights go out.
[SC^EN/PLAYBACK]
and Indicator
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 4th ring, there are no new messages.
Hang up when you hear the 3rd ring. This will save you the toll
charge for the call.
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Setting the CPC (Calling Party Control) Function
The CPC function is preset to “A”. If you use a call waiting service, set to
“b”, or the call waiting tone will disconnect someone leaving a message.
1. Press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
2. Press [SCREEN/PLAYBA^.
3. Press [3].
oThe current setting “A” or “b" is displayed on the base unit.
4. To select “b", press (2).
OR
To select “A”, press [T].
oThe setting is displayed.
5. When finished, press [PROGRAM/2WAY REC].
Setting the Greeting Monitor Function
When your greeting message is being played to the caller, you can also
listen to it through the speaker. To listen to your greeting, set to “2 (ON)”
The factory preset is “1 (OFF)”.
1. Press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
2. Press [S^EEN/PLAYBA^.
3. Press (4}.
oThe current setting “1” or “2” is displayed on the base unit,
4. To select “2 (ON)”, press (2].
OR
To select “1 (OFF)”, press (T].
oThe setting is displayed.
5. When finished, press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
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aMog/AinisweirDinig Calls
Making Calls with the Handset
Press [TALK}.
1
oThe TALK indicator lights.
Dial a telephone number.
2
o|f you misdial, press [FLASH]
firmly then dial again.
To hang up, press [TAlXl or
place the handset on the base
unit.
oThe TALK indicator light
goes out.
[TALK] and
Indicator
[FLASH]
[LOUD/RINGER]
(REDIAL/PAUSEI
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o|f an alarm tone sounds in step 1, move towards the base unit or place
the handset on the base unit. Then try again.
oTo switch to the speakerphone during a call with the handset, see
page 26.
To redial the last number
Press [TALK] [F^IAL/P^SEl.
To select the receiver volume LOW, MEDIUM (preset) or
HIGH
Press [LOUD/RING^] while talking.
oEach time you press the button, the volume level will change.
(MEDIUM =» HIGH ^ LOW •=> MEDIUM =» •••)
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press fCHl to select a clear channel or move closer to the base unit.
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