Panasonic KX-TCM424-W User Manual

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 3 hours before initial use.

Before Initial Use

Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 60-61 before use.

Read and understand all instructions.

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic cordtess

telephone.

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I Attach your purchase receipt here. ■

For your future reference

Serial No.____________________

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

Date of purchase

Accessories To order accessories, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262).

□ AC Adaptor (p. 10)

Order No. KX-A11-6

□ Telephone Line

Cord(p. 10)

□ Wall Mounting

Adaptor (p. 54, 56)

Order No. PQKL10028Z1 (White) PQKL1002822 (Black)

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For Best Performance

Battery Charge

A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 3 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

Contents

Location of Controls

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

Connections ..................................................................................... 10

Battery Charge................................................................................11

Selecting the Dialing Mode..............................................................12

Greeting Message...............................................................................13

Programmable Preparations ...............................................................15

Time and Day Adjustment Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time

Selecting the Number of Rings........................................................18

Setting the CPC (Calling Party Control) Function

Setting the Greeting Monitor Function.............................................19

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Making/Answering Calls......................................................................20

Making Calls with the Handset

Answering Calls with the Handset

Making Calls with the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone). .22

Answering Calls with the Base Unit.................................................24

Simultaneous Keypad Dialing ..........................................................25

Remote Speakerphone ....................................................................26

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Speed Dialer .......................................................................................28

Storing Phone Numbers in Memory Dialing a Stored Number

One-Touch Dialer ...............................................................................30

Storing Phone Numbers in Memory

Dialing a Stored Number .................................................................31

Intercom ...............................................................................................32

Transferring a Call Using the Intercom............................................33

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Special Features .................................................................................34

For Call Waiting Service Users........................................................34

Automatic Security Code Setting ....................................................34

Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users). .34 If Your Unit is Connected to a PBX (Analog PBX Line Only) . .34

Automatic Answering Operation .........................................................35

Setting the Unit to Answer Calls .....................................................35

Listening to Messages

Erasing Messages...............................................................................38

Recording a Memo Message..............................................................39

Pager Call ...........................................................................................40

Storing the Pager Number...............................................................40

Setting the Unit to Call a Pager.......................................................41

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone

Setting the Remote Code

Voice Menu .....................................................................................44

Direct Remote Operation ................................................................46

Remote Operation with the Handset ..................................................48

Remote Operation Card

Battery Replacement ..........................................................................53

Wall Mounting......................................................................................54

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Convenient Desk Usage......................................................................56

Adding Another Phone .......................................................................56

Before Requesting Help .....................................................................57

Important Safety Instructions

FCC and Other Information ................................................................62

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Location of Controls

Base unit

^ Location of Controls

Handset

Base unit display

The clock needs adjusting {p. 16). 12 messages have been recorded.

Your message was not recorded correctly. Record it again {p. 13, 39).

The unit is in programming mode.

The speaker volume level is set to “5". You can select:

•9 levels (0-8) while using the answering system (p. 14, 36).

•8 levels (1-8) while using the speakerphone (p. 22).

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Memory is full. Erase some or all of the messages (p. 38).

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The recording time is set to “greeting only” (p. 17).

The base unit ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 24).

The pager call mode is set to ON (p.41).

Settings

Connections

• USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-A11 or KX-A11 -6.

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

•To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 56.

Battery Charge

Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 3 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 10 minutes once you begin recharging. This time will increase the more you use the handset while

recharging.

Battery information

If your Panasonic battery is fully charged;

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ВАТТ LOW Indicator

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. If not, the battery may not charge

properly.

• If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base unit until the ВАТТ LOW indicator flashes. This will maximize the battery life.

•The battery cannot be overcharged.

Approx, battery life

Up to about 8 hours

Up to about 30 days

^ Settings

Selecting the Dialing Mode

You can program the dialing mode by using the handset near the base unit. If you have touch tone service, set to TONE. If rotary or pulse 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.

•The TALK indicator flashes.

Press (AUTOl.

To select PULSE, press ® twice. OR To select TONE, press @ twice.

When finished, press

(PROGRAM/2WAY REC1.

•A confirmation tone sounds.*

(P^OGRAM/2WAY ]

•To cancel during programming, press [PRO^AM/2WAY R^. then start from step 1.

• If 3 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed.

Restart from step 1.

TALK Indicator

[AUTO]

*What the confirmation tone means

1 beep: The mode is different from the previously selected one. 2 beeps: The mode is the same as the previously selected one.

If a power failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset (TONE). Reprogram if necessary.

Greeting Message

You can record a personal greeting message. If 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. 37). The total recording time is about 16 minutes. We recommend you record a brief greeting message (see the sample below) in order to leave more time for recording new messages.

To record a greeting message

Press [GREETING RECl to Start

the recording mode.

o“Prcss RECORD again to record

greeting.” is heard.

Within 5 seconds, press (GREETING REC] again to record your greeting.

oA long beep sounds.

GREETING CHECK

[GREETING REC]

After the long beep, talk clearly about 8 inches (20 cm) away from the MIC (microphone).

oThe display shows the

elapsed recording time.

When finished,

press [STOP]. oTo check the

recorded greeting, press [GREETifTC CHECK]

oTo change the message,

repeat from step 1.

MIC

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.”

^ Greeting Message

To erase the recorded greeting message

Press (GREETING CHECK] ^ press [ERASE] while the message is being

played.

•The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting.

Pre-recorded greeting message

If you do not record a greeting message (p. 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].

•A pre-recorded greeting will be 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.”

Programmable Preparations

You can program the following functions by using the handset near the

base unit. See the noted pages for details.

The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights must be off before programming.

Lift the handset, then press [PROGRAM/2WAY RE^.

Press fSCREEN/PLAYBACKl.

>lf an alarm tone sounds, move

towards the base unit, then try again.

To adjust the time and day, press To set the remote code, press (T). To select the number of rings, press To set the CPC function, press (3). To set the greeting monitor function, press ®. To select the caller’s recording time, press ®. To store the pager number, press

When finished, press (PROGRAM/2WAY RECl.

•A confirmation tone sounds.*

•To cancel during programming, press [ PROGRAM/2WAY RE^. then start from the beginning.

• If 6 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed. Enter the correct number again.

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*What the confirmation tone means

1 beep: The new programmed number is stored. 2 beeps: The number is the same as the previously stored one. 6 beeps: The number is not correct. Try again from the beginning.

If a power failure occurs, the setting will return to the factory preset. Reprogram if necessary.

^ 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).

•The TALK indicator flashes.

Press [SCREEN/PLAYBACK].

•The indicator lights.

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

Press (o).

•“ 0 ” is displayed.

•“Set time” is announced.

The time/day will be heard if it was adjusted beforehand.

TALK Indicator

Enter the current time {hour and minute) by using a 4-digit number. (Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)

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OOO

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•The entered number is displayed.

Press @ to select “AM” or “PM”. Press @ repeatedly to set the day.

When finished, press

[PROGRAM/2WAY RECl.

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

• In step 4, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use

military time. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100” and select “PM” by

pressing @.)

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

To check the time/day

Press [PROGRAM/2WAY REC) ^ [SCREEN/PLAYBACK] ®.

•The current time/day is heard. When finished, press ÌPROGRAM/2WÀY REC].

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SCREEN/PLAYBACK]

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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 [PROGRAM/2WAY REC].

•The TALK indicator flashes.

Press [SCREEN/PLAYBACKl.

•The indicator lights.

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

Press (5].

•The current setting is displayed. 1: 1 minute

2: unlimited (factory preset) 3: greeting only

Press (T), @ or [D to select the recording time.

•The setting is displayed.

When finished, press

(PROGRAM/2WAY RECl.

•The indicator lights go out.

and Indicator

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 messages.

^ 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 iPROGRAM/2WAY REC).

•The TALK indicator flashes.

Press [SCREEN/PLAYBACK].

•The indicator lights.

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

Press

•The current setting is displayed.

Press a dialing button (o) to ® to

set the number of rings. 0: Selects “AUTO”.

“A” is displayed.

1-7; The unit will answer after the

selected number of rings.

When finished, press

[ PROGRAM/2WAY RE^.

•The indicator lights go out.

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.

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 cal! waiting tone will disconnect someone leaving a message.

1. Press [PROGRAM/2WAY~RE^.

2. Press [SCREEN/PLAYBACin.

3. Press®.

•The current setting, “A” or “b”, is displayed on the base unit.

4. To select “b", press [2]. OR

To select “A”, press (T).

•The setting is displayed.

5. When finished, press (PROGRAM/2W^Y 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 IPROGRAM/2WAY RECl

2. Press [screen/playbaciD.

3. Press®.

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

4. To select “2 (ON)”, press ®. OR To select “1 (OFF)”, press ®.

•The setting is displayed.

5. When finished, press (PROGRAM/2WAY REC).

Making/Answering Calls

Making Calls with the Handset

Press [TALK).

•The TALK indicator lights.

Dial a telephone number.

• If you misdial, press [ FLASH) firmly then dial again.

To hang up, press [TALKl or place the handset on the base unit.

•The TALK indicator light goes out.

[TALK] and

Indicator

(FLA^l

(LOUD/RINGERl

[redial/pause:

fCHl

• If an alarm tone sounds in step 1, move closer to the base unit or place the handset on the base unit. Then try again.

•To switch to the speakerphone during a call with the handset, see page 26.

To redial the last number dialed on the handset

Press [TALK] ^ (redial/pause].

To select the receiver volume

Press [ LbUD/RiNGER] while talking.

• Each time you press the button, the volume level will change from

MEDIUM (preset) to HIGH to LOW.

If noise interferes with the conversation

Press [CH] to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit.

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