Panasonic KX-TCM943-B User Manual
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Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on pages 59-60 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
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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)
Order No. KX-A11-6
□ Telephone Line
Cord {p. 10)
□ Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 54)
Order No.
PQKL2420 (Black)
PQKL24Y81 (White)
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For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery
powers the handset. Charge the
battery for about 4 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.............................................................................. 6
Settings ................................................................................................10
Connections......................................................................................10
Battery Charge.................................................................................11
Selecting the Dialing Mode
Selecting the Ringer Volume
Selecting the Handset Ringer Tone (2 Types).................................13
Preparing the Answering System........................................................14
Greeting Message ...........................................................................14
Programming Summary for the Answering System .........................16
Time and Day Adjustment ................................................................17
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time.............................................18
Selecting the Number of Rings
Setting the CPC (Calling Party Control) Function ............................20
Setting the Greeting Monitor Function
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Making Calls ........................................................................................22
Answering Calls.................................................................................... 24
With the Handset..............................................................................24
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)
Remote Speakerphone........................................................................26
Speed Dialer ........................................................................................28
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory.................................................28
Dialing a Stored Number ..................................................................29
Intercom ...............................................................................................30
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom
Special Features ..................................................................................33
For Call Waiting Service Users........................................................33
Automatic Security Code Setting
Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ... .33
If Your Unit is Connected to a PBX (Analog PBX Line Only)
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Automatic Answering Operation ...................................... ............34
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls .......................................
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Listening to Messages
From the Handset ............................................................. ............37
Erasing Messages
Recording a Memo Message
Pager Call ............................................................................
Storing the Pager Number.................................................
Setting the Unit to Call a Pager......................................... ............41
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
Setting the Remote Code ................................................. ............43
Voice Menu .......................................................................
Direct Remote Operation
Remote Operation with the Handset
Remote Operation Card
WssMiSiOsimsiSsm
Battery Replacement
Wall Mounting
Adding Another Phone
Before Requesting Help
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Important Safety Instructions
FCC and Other Information
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Location of Controls
Base unit
^ Location of Controls
Handset
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Base unit display
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The clock needs adjusting (p. 17). 12 messages have been recorded.
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Your message was not recorded
correctly. Record it again
(p. 14, 38).
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Memory is full. Erase some or all
of the messages (p. 38).
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The unit is in programming mode.
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A pre-recorded message is being
played {p. 15).
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The speaker volume level is set to
“5”. You can select:
•9 levels (0-8) while using the
answering system {p. 14, 35).
•8 levels (1-8) while using the
speakerphone (p. 25).
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The recording time is set to
“greeting only” (p. 18).
The base unit ringer volume is set
to OFF (p. 13).
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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 55.
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Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and
charge for about 4 hours before initial
use.
•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
Recharge
When the RECHARGE indicator
flashes or the unit beeps intermittently,
recharge the battery.
•The RECHARGE 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.
Battery information
If your Panasonic battery is fully charged:
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
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Operation Approx, battery life
While in use (TALK)
While not in use (Stand-By) Up to about 21 days
• 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 RECHARGE indicator flashes. This will maximize
the battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
Up to about 6 hours
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^ 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 service is
used, set to PULSE. Your phone comes from the factory set to TONE.
The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator
lights must be off before programming.
Press fPROGRAM/2WAY REC).
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•The TALK indicator flashes.
Press (AUTO].
To select PULSE, press @ twice.
OR
To select TONE, press twice.
When finished, press
iPROGRAM/2WAY REC).
•A confirmation tone sounds.*
•To cancel during programming, press (PROGR^M/2WAY RE^. then start
from step 1.
• If 3 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed.
Restart from step 1.
*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.
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(PROGRAM/2WAY REC ]
TALK Indicator
(AUTO]
r If a power failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset j
(TONE). Reprogram if necessary. J
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(RINGER]
Selecting the Ringer Volume
With the handset
The TALK indicator light must be off.
•To select HIGH (preset) or LOW, press [RING^] briefly.
{Each time you press the button briefly, the selected volume rings and
the ringer volume wilt change.)
•To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold [RINGER] until 2 beeps sound.
•To turn the ringer ON, press (RINGER] briefly. The ringer sounds at the
HIGH level.
With the Base unit
The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator tight must be off.
•To select HIGH (preset) or LOW, press (HOLD/RlNGERl briefly.
(Each time you press the button briefly, the selected volume rings and
the ringer volume will change.)
•To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold (HOLD/RINGERl until 2 beeps
sound. BB3” will be displayed.
•To turn the ringer ON, press (Thold/RINGER] briefly. The ringer sounds
at the HIGH level.
Selecting the Handset Ringer Tone (2 Types)
The TALK indicator light must be off.
Press [RINGER].
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Press [g within 5 seconds.
•The selected ringer tone sounds.
• Each time you press [g within 5 seconds, the ringer tone will
change.
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Preparing the Answering System
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. 15).
All messages (greeting, incoming, memo, etc.) are stored in digital
memory (p. 15). The total recording time is about 16 minutes. We
recommend you record a brief greeting message (see the sample
on the next page) in order to leave more time for recording new
messages.
To record a greeting message
Press (GREETING REC] to start
the recording mode.
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• “Press RECORD again to record
greeting.” is heard.
Within 5 seconds,
press [GREETING REC!
again to record your
greeting.
•A long beep sounds.
After the long beep, talk clearly
about 8 inches (20 cm) away
from the MIC (microphone).
•The display shows the
elapsed recording time.
When finished,
press (STO^.
•To check the
recorded greeting,
press
(GREETING CHECK
•To change the message,
repeat from step 1.
(GREETING CHECK
[GREETING REC
To increase the volume,
MIC press VOLUME (/\).
To decrease, press
VOLUME (3
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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 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. 14), one of the following two
messages will be played when a call is received depending on the caller’s
recording time (p. 18).
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.”
Flash Memory Message Backup
Messages are stored indefinitely on a “flash memory” 1C chip—even
if a power failure occurs. All of the messages are saved until you
erase them.
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1^ Preparing the Answering System
Programming Summary for the Answering System
You can program the following functions by using the handset near the
base unit. See the page numbers below for details.
The TALK and DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator iights must be off
before programming.
Lift the handset, then press fPROGRAM/2WAY REC).
Press [ SCREEN/PLAYBACK).
• If an alarm tone sounds, move
towards the base unit, then try again.
To adjust the time and day, press (o].
To set the remote code, press (T).
To select the number of rings, press @.
To set the CPC function, press d).
To set the greeting monitor function, press [4)
To select the caller’s recording time, press [5]. (page 18)
To store the pager number, press
When finished, press [PROGRAM/2WAY REC].
•A confirmation tone sounds.*
•To cancel during programming, press fPROGRAM/2WAY R^. then start
from the beginning.
• If 6 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed. Enter
the correct number again.
(page 17)
(page 43)
(page 19)
{page 20)
(page 21)
(page 39)
*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.
3 or 6 beeps: The number is not correct. Try again from the beginning.
r~if a power failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset. I
Reprogram if necessary. ^
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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 [PROGRAM/2WAY REC).
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•The TALK indicator flashes.
Press iSCREEN/PLAYBACK],
2
•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.
Enter the current time (hour and
minute) by using a 4-digit number.
(Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)
•The unit announces the time.
•The entered number is displayed.
Press @ to select “AM” or “PM”.
Press @ repeatedly to set the day.
5
When finished, press
6
[PROGRAM/2WAY REC].
•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] ^
•The current time/day is heard.
When finished, press fPROGRAM/2WAY RÉ^.
(SCREEN/PLAYBACK) ^ [O]
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^ Preparing the Answering System
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 (PR0GRAM/2WAY REC].
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•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), (D or [3] to select the
recording time.
•The setting is displayed.
When finished, press
iPROGRAM/2WAY RECl.
•The indicator lights go out.
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.
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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 fPROGRAM/2WAY REC].
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•The TALK indicator flashes.
Press iSCREEN/^AYBACK].
•The indicator lights.
•“P” is displayed on the base unit.
Press d).
•The current setting is displayed.
Press a dialing button (o] to (T) 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 RECl
•The indicator lights go out.
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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^ Preparing the Answering System
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 d].
•The current setting, “A” or “b”, is displayed on the base unit.
4. To select “b”, press
OR
To select "A”, press (T).
•The setting is displayed.
5. When finished, press [PROGRAM/2WAY RE^.
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