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Panasonic KX-TCD540AL Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Cordless Answering System

Operating Instructions

KX-TCD540AL
Model No.
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.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions KX-TCD540AL Model No. 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.

  • Page 2: Before Initial Use

    Before Initial Use Features Digital Answering System Up to 30 minutes recording time or up to 64 messages, with time/day stamp that records when messages were received and counts the total number. Polyphonic Ringer Tones for Cordless Handset A variety of high-quality sounds can be reproduced for your ringer tones.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparation Before Initial Use... 2 Important Information ... 6 Location of Controls ... 9 Icons above the SOFT KEYS ... 12 Symbols Used for Operations ... 13 Display ... 15 Setting up... 17 Telephone System Using the Telephone ... 23 Caller ID ...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic digital cordless telephone. Dear purchaser, You have acquired a KX-TCD540AL, 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.
  • Page 5 AC Adaptor (for Base Unit) PQLV19AL Handset Cord Telephone Plug Operating Instructions...one Quick Guide... one Additional accessories are available for purchase. Contact your Panasonic Service Centre for further details. Before Initial Use Telephone Line Cord Belt Clip Rechargeable Batteries (AAA size)

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Important Information Use only the power supply included with the product. Do not connect the AC adaptor to any AC outlet other than the standard AC220-240 V. (For Base Unit) The apparatus is approved for use with PQLV19AL power supply. (For Charger) The apparatus is approved for use with PQLV200AL power supply.

  • Page 7: Instructions To Customer

    Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this telephone is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).

  • Page 8: Important Information

    WARNING This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for secrecy of conversations. Appropriately tuned radio equipment and other cordless telephone systems in close proximity may be used by a third party to monitor and possibly interrupt...

  • Page 9: Location Of Controls

    Cordless Handset Ringer/Charge Headset Jack Charge Contact How to Use the Cordless Handset Soft Keys Rear side The 3 soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly Speaker above the keys. Functions displayed above the keys will change depending on the state of use.
  • Page 10 Location of Controls Base Unit 1 3 2 Ringer/In Use LED Display How to Use the Base Unit Soft Keys The 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, “...

  • Page 11: Location Of Controls

    How to Use the Navigator Key This key has four active areas. Base unit RIGHT DOWN LEFT Charger Charge Contacts Location of Controls • Scrolls up through the function menu, Caller List and the Base Unit Phonebook. • Increases the volume. •...

  • Page 12: Icons Above The Soft Keys

    Icons above the SOFT KEYS Icons above the Cordless Handset Soft Keys Icons Functions Go Back Menu Sub-Menu Redial Phonebook New Phonebook Search Key Lock 12/24 Hour Clock Stop Icons above the Base Unit Soft Keys Icons Functions Go Back Menu Phonebook No Function...

  • Page 13: Symbols Used For Operations

    Symbols Used for Cordless Handset Operations Symbol Move the JOYSTICK up, down, left or right. e.g., Search for the main menu. e.g., Display of menu items e.g., OK e.g., Standby Mode Display e.g., Redial e.g., Display of menu items e.g., Go Back Press POWER/TALK OFF Button.
  • Page 14 Symbols Used for Operations Symbols Used for Base Unit Operations Symbol Press NAVIGATOR KEY up or down. e.g., Search for the desired item. e.g., Display of menu items e.g., OK e.g., Caller e.g., Standby Mode Display ID List e.g., Display of menu items e.g., Go Back Symbols Used for Cordless Handset/Base Unit...

  • Page 15: Display

    Handset Display Icons IN USE H/set 1 Phonebook Mode Answering System ON Message indication Battery strength Direct Call ON Ringer Volume OFF Main Menu Display To go to the Main Menu, press JOYSTICK while in the standby mode display. The selected menu icon is turned over, and its title is displayed.
  • Page 16 Display Base Unit Display Icons Intercom/Paging Making or Answering calls H/set 1 Call Bar ON Phonebook Mode Ringer Volume OFF IN USE New call (Caller ID only) The line is being used by another unit. ---IN USE--- Intercom Mode Cordless Handset Name H/set 1 (e.g., Cordless Handset 1) Message indication...

  • Page 17: Setting Up

    (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. (For Charger Unit) The batteries must be fully charged before initial use of the cordless handset.

  • Page 18: Battery Charge

    If the handset display flashes the cordless handset is lifted off the charger, please charge the cordless handset batteries at least 15 minutes. Battery Information After your Panasonic batteries are fully charged: Ni-MH Batteries (typical 700 mAh) Operation While in use (TALK)
  • Page 19 Replace both batteries (p. 17) and close the cover. Charge the cordless handset for about 7 hours. Please order Panasonic HHR-4EPT (Ni-MH) or P-4NPT (Ni-Cd) batteries. Setting up...

  • Page 20: Selecting The Display Language

    Setting up Power ON/OFF Power ON Press and hold When POWER is POWER. released, the display changes to the standby mode. Selecting the Display Language You can select one of 19 languages on the cordless handset and the base unit separately.
  • Page 21 Selecting the Display Language on the Base Unit To exit the operation, press Press MIDDLE SOFT KEY. • If you set a language you cannot read, reset the display language to your desired language. Press Press language Press at any time. Select “Select Language”.

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting up Setting the Date and Time After a mains power failure, the clock needs to be set. Ensure that the flashing. After the date and time are set, the base unit display also shows the date and time. This feature can be operated with the cordless handset only. To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move).

  • Page 23: Using The Telephone

    Making a Call Pre-Dialling Enter Phone Press TALK. 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 new digits. All digits are cleared if you press and hold •...

  • Page 24: Answering A Call

    Using the Telephone Answering a Call Answering a Call Press TALK. • You can also answer a call by pressing Talk). Answering a Call Lift the handset or press • You can also answer a call by pressing Auto Talk If you set Auto Talk to ON, you can answer a call by lifting the cordless handset off the charger.
  • Page 25 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. To decrease volume, move the JOYSTICK down. (During a call) •...

  • Page 26: Muting Your Conversation

    Using the Telephone Speakerphone allows you to talk to your caller without holding the handset and allows other persons in the room to listen to the conversation. Press SPEAKERPHONE. (Receiving a call) • For best performance, please note the following: - Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet environment.

  • Page 27: Key Lock

    Key Lock You lock the cordless handset dialling buttons. While locked, the buttons cannot be used and therefore calls cannot be made. Incoming calls can be answered while the key lock is ON. When the key lock is ON, the menu icon When the key lock is ON, emergency calls (p.
  • Page 28 Using the Telephone Redialling The last 10 numbers dialled on the cordless handset and the base unit are automatically stored in the redial list separately. Dialling with the Redial List Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. • If there are no items stored in the redial list when shows “Memory Empty”.

  • Page 29: Recall Feature

    Dialling with the Redial List Press REDIAL. • If there are no items stored in the redial list when shows “Memory Empty”. • When scrolling reaches the end of the list, an end tone will sound. • You can also press to make a call.
  • Page 30 Using the Telephone Dialling Pause (for PBX line/long distance service users) A dialling pause can be entered when a pause in the dialling of a phone number is necessary when using a PBX or accessing a long distance service. For example, if using the unit with a PBX and a line access number (0, in this example must be dialled before the telephone number: Press 0.

  • Page 31: Call Waiting And Caller Id Compatible

    Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible If you subscribe to Caller ID service (p. 32), your handset and base unit display the second caller’s information while talking. After you hear a call-waiting tone, the caller’s phone number will be displayed. You can answer the second call, keeping the first call on hold.

  • Page 32: Caller Id

    Caller ID Caller ID Service Caller ID is a service of your telephone company and will operate only if you have subscribed to this service. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone can display the phone number of the caller when you receive a call. If the telephone number received by Caller ID is stored in the unit’s phonebook along with a name, the caller’s name will be displayed.

  • Page 33: Making A Call From The Caller Id List

    Making a Call from the Caller ID List To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). The newest caller information is displayed. Time Received Date Received 17.8 14:59 JOHN SMITH Name 0123456789 Tel No. • You can also press •...

  • Page 34: List Menu

    List Menu Caller ID List Menu You can save the numbers from the Caller ID list into the handset phonebook, and you can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the Caller ID List. To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move).
  • Page 35 Editing the Received Number for Calling Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Edit for Call”. • You can also press to make a call. Deleting One/All Caller ID Item(s) Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Delete”...
  • Page 36 List Menu Redial List Menu You can save numbers from the redial list into the handset phonebook, and you can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the redial list. To exit the operation, press Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. • If there are no items stored in the redial list when shows “Memory Empty”.
  • Page 37 Editing the Dialled Number for Calling Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then: Select “Edit for 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”...

  • Page 38: Using The Phonebook

    Using the Phonebook You can store up to 200 caller information in the handset phonebook and up to 20 caller information in the base unit phonebook. If you subscribed to Caller ID and you received a call from the same phone number you stored with name in each phonebook, the display will show the caller’s name.
  • Page 39 Storing Caller Information in the Handset Phonebook To exit the operation, press Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Enter Name (p. 41). (max. 16 characters) Press JOYSTICK. • If “Memory Full” is displayed in step 3, the handset phonebook is full. To store, delete other stored items in the handset phonebook.

  • Page 40: Using The Phonebook

    Using the Phonebook Storing Caller Information in the Base Unit Phonebook This feature can be operated with the cordless handset only. To use an Audible Caller ID feature (p. 38), you must store caller information into the base unit phonebook. To exit the operation, press Press LEFT SOFT KEY.

  • Page 41: Entering Names/Characters

    Entering Names/Characters Keys 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 cursor. If the cursor is at the beginning of a line, the item is added at the beginning.) Press to delete characters.
  • Page 42 Using the Phonebook 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.
  • Page 43 Finding Items in the Handset/Base Unit 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 (For Handset Phonebook) • If voice tag is recorded, item.
  • Page 44 Using the Phonebook Searching by Private Category (For Handset Phonebook only) Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Select the desired category. Searching by Index Search Mode Example: To find “ΣΟΦΙΑ” (SOPHIA). (For Handset Phonebook) Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Press RIGHT SOFT KEY repeatedly until the desired input mode (Greek) appears.

  • Page 45: Voice Search For The Handset Phonebook

    Searching an Item in the Voice Tag List Please see Voice Search for the Handset Phonebook for recording voice tag. (p. 50) Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Select the desired item to display. Dialling from the Handset/Base Unit Phonebook (For Handset Phonebook) Press LEFT SOFT KEY.
  • Page 46 Using the Phonebook Editing Caller Information in the Handset/Base Unit Phonebook This feature can be operated with the cordless handset only. To exit the operation, press (For Handset Phonebook) Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Edit Name. (max. 16 characters) Press JOYSTICK. •...
  • Page 47 (For Base Unit Phonebook) Press LEFT SOFT KEY twice. twice Edit Name. (max. 16 characters) Press JOYSTICK. Record the name within 1 minute. • To continue editing other caller information, repeat from step 2. • If you confirm the recorded name, select “Audible Call”, then press Deleting Caller Information in the Handset/Base Unit Phonebook This feature can be operated with the cordless handset only.

  • Page 48: Hot Keys

    Using the Phonebook (For Base Unit Phonebook) Press LEFT SOFT KEY twice. twice Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is displayed. • To continue deleting other caller information, repeat from step 2. • If there are no items stored in the handset/base unit phonebook when selecting the desired item, the display shows “Memory Empty”.

  • Page 49: Chain Dial

    Dialling with a Hot Key Press and hold the dialling button registered as a hot key until a phone number is displayed. Deleting the Hot Key Registration Press and hold the dialling button registered as a hot key until a phone number is displayed.

  • Page 50: Voice Search For The Handset Phonebook

    Voice Search for the Handset Phonebook Voice Search You can record up to 20 voice tags for the handset phonebook items, then you can search an item in the handset phonebook with your voice. If you set the Auto Voice Dial ON (p.
  • Page 51 Voice Search for the Handset Phonebook Searching with Your Voice Press and hold LEFT SOFT KEY. • If there are no voice tags stored in the handset phonebook when held, “Voice Tag Memory Empty” is displayed. • If the matched voice tag is found, the recorded voice tag is played and the item in the handset phonebook with the voice tag is displayed, then you can make a call if you press .

  • Page 52: Phonebook Copy

    Phonebook Copy Phonebook Copy You can copy handset phonebook information between cordless handsets registered to the same base unit. The handset phonebook copy must be performed while in intercom mode (see Intercom Between Registered Units on page 82). To exit the operation, press Example: Copying a Handset Phonebook Item to Another Handset Phonebook <Cordless Handset 1: Receiver>...
  • Page 53 Example: Copying All Handset Phonebook Items to Another Handset Phonebook To exit the operation, press Follow steps 1 to 6 on the previous page, then: <Cordless Handset 1: Receiver> • When copying is completed, a beep sounds and “Copy Complete” is displayed. After a few seconds, the handset display will return to the intercom call.

  • Page 54: Settings Menu Chart

    Settings Menu Chart Handset Settings Menu Chart 1st Menu Setting Handset 2nd Menu Set Date/Time Memo Alarm Ringer Option Tone Option Display Option Call Option Registration Select Base Other Option 3rd Menu Ringer Volume EXT Ringer Type INT Ringer Type Paging Tone Private Ring Key Tone...
  • Page 55 Base Unit Settings Menu Chart 1st Menu Setting Base Settings Menu Chart 2nd Menu Call Option Cancel Handset Other Option 3rd Menu Recall Pause Time Emergency Call Set ARS Call Restricted Change Base PIN Reset Base...

  • Page 56: Handset Settings

    Handset Settings All Handset Settings must be operated with the cordless handset. Memo Alarm Set the date and time before setting the memo alarm (p. 22). To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Memo Alarm”. Setting the Alarm Mode “Once” or “Daily” Follow steps 1 to 4 shown above, then: Select “Once”...
  • Page 57 Setting the Alarm “Off” Follow steps 1 to 4 shown on the previous page, then: Select “Off”. • The factory preset is “Off”. • To delete the displayed memo alarm, press previous page. Stopping the Alarm (The Alarm sounds: Max. 3 minutes) •...
  • Page 58 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 below. The music data in this product belongs to M-ZoNE Co., Ltd. To exit the operation, press Ringer No.
  • Page 59 Setting the Ringer Volume The choices are 6 levels and off. If you set the volume to OFF, “ however, the volume of a paging and intercom call is still at level 1. Press JOYSTICK (or move). To increase volume, move the JOYSTICK up.

  • Page 60: Display Options

    Handset Settings Setting the Handset Key Tone ON/OFF You can turn the key tone ON/OFF. To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Press JOYSTICK to select “Key Tone”. • The factory preset is “On”. Display Options To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move).
  • Page 61 Selecting the Talk Mode Display Follow steps 1 to 3 of Display Options on the previous page, then: Select “Talk Display”. • Even if you select “Phone Number”, the length of the call will appear on your display when you receive calls. •...

  • Page 62: Call Options

    Handset Settings Call Options To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Call Bar ON/OFF When this feature is set to ON, outgoing calls cannot be made. Intercom calls and calls to numbers assigned as emergency numbers can be made (see Setting the Emergency Call Numbers on page 68).
  • Page 63 Handset Settings Setting the Direct Call ON/OFF Follow steps 1 to 3 of on the previous page, then: Select “Direct On/Off”. Select “On” or “Off”. • The factory preset is “Off”. • If the direct call mode is turned off, “ ”...

  • Page 64: Other Options

    Once you have programmed the handset PIN, you cannot confirm it. We recommend you write down the handset PIN. If you forget it, please consult your nearest Panasonic Service Centre. Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then: Select “Change H/S PIN”.
  • Page 65 Setting Auto Talk ON/OFF Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Auto Talk”. • The factory preset is “Off”. Auto Voice Dial ON/OFF Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Auto Voice Dial”. •...
  • Page 66 Handset Settings Resetting the Handset Settings You can reset all of the handset settings to their initial settings. Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Reset Handset”. Initial Settings for Cordless Handset Functions Display Language 4-Digit Handset PIN Phonebook List Voice Tag Select Base Redial Memory Walkie-Talkie Setting...

  • Page 67: Base Unit Settings

    Call Options and Other Options of Base Unit Settings must be operated with the cordless handset. Call Options To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Call Option”. Selecting the Recall Time You can change the duration of the recall time depending on the requirements of your telephone company or PBX.
  • Page 68 Base Unit Settings 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 on the previous page, then: Select “Pause Time”. • The factory preset is “Short”. Setting the Emergency Call Numbers Even if cordless handset is in Call Bar Mode, you can make an emergency call.
  • Page 69 Call Restriction You can restrict selected cordless handset(s) or the base unit 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 on Call Options on page 67, then: Select “Call Restricted”.
  • Page 70 Once you have programmed the base unit PIN, you cannot confirm it. We recommend 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...
  • Page 71 Initial Settings for Base Unit Functions 4-Digit Base Unit PIN Base Unit External Ringer Pattern Base Unit Receiver Volume Call Bar Mode Display Language Redial Memory Phonebook List Caller ID List Date/Time Answering System Your Own Greeting Message Caller’s Recording Time Number of Rings Greeting Monitor Remote Code...

  • Page 72: Operations Performed With The Base Unit

    Operations Performed with the Base Unit Making a Call from the Caller ID List Please see page 32 for more feature description. To exit the operation, press Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. Lift the handset. • You can also press to make a call. •...
  • Page 73 Operations Performed with the Base Unit Editing the Received Number for Calling Follow steps 1 and 2 of Caller ID List Menu on the previous page, then: Select “Edit for Call”. • You can also press to make a call. •...

  • Page 74: Operations Performed With The Base Unit

    Operations Performed with the Base Unit Redial List Menu You can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the redial list. To exit the operation, press Press REDIAL. Editing the Dialled Number for Calling Follow steps 1 and 2 shown above, then: Select “Edit for Call”.
  • Page 75 Operations Performed with the Base Unit Finding Items in the Base Unit Phonebook Storing (p. 40)/Editing (p. 47)/Deleting (p. 48) items in the base unit phonebook can be operated with cordless handset. To exit the operation, press Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Dialling from the Base Unit Phonebook To exit the operation, press Press...

  • Page 76: Ringer Options

    Operations Performed with the Base Unit Ringer Options The choices for the base unit ringer volume are 3 levels and off. If you set the volume to OFF, “ To exit the operation, press Setting the Base Unit Ringer Volume Press MIDDLE SOFT KEY.
  • Page 77 Operations Performed with the Base Unit Call Bar ON/OFF When this feature is set to ON, outgoing calls cannot be made. Intercom calls and calls to numbers assigned as emergency numbers can be made (see Setting the Emergency Call Numbers on page 68). To exit the operation, press Press MIDDLE SOFT KEY.

  • Page 78: Multi-Unit User Operations

    Multi-Unit User Operations Operating Additional Cordless Handsets Additional KX-TCA151AZ or KX-TCA154AZ cordless handsets are available for purchase separately. Up to 6 cordless handsets can be registered to a single base unit. Using additional cordless handsets allows you to have an intercom call while simultaneously conducting a call to an outside line.
  • Page 79 Cordless Handset Registration to a Base Unit The cordless handset supplied with the base unit is already registered. If an optional cordless handset is purchased, it must be registered as follows. Charge the optional cordless handset batteries for 7 hours before initial use. Cordless handset registration must be completed within 1 minute after pressing .
  • Page 80 Multi-Unit User Operations Cancelling a Cordless Handset Each cordless handset can cancel itself or other cordless handsets. This feature is usually used to cancel a link between Cordless Handset and Base Unit. To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Enter 4-digit Base Unit PIN.

  • Page 81: Base Unit Selection

    Base Unit Selection When “Auto” (Automatic Base Unit Selection) is selected, the cordless 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 cordless handset will access that base unit only.
  • Page 82 Multi-Unit User Operations Intercom Between Registered Units You can use your cordless handsets and base unit 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 Example: Cordless Handset 1 calls Cordless Handset 2 <Cordless Handset 1>...
  • Page 83 Example: Base Unit calls Cordless Handset 1 <Base Unit> Press INTERCOM Select the desired cordless handset number • You can call all cordless handsets from the base unit at once if you press step 2 (Selecting the Ringer Pattern for Paging: see page 59), then the cordless handset user who answers first can talk to the base unit user.
  • Page 84 Multi-Unit User Operations Transferring a Call to Another Registered Unit & The intercom can be used during a call to transfer an external call between registered units. To exit the operation, press Example: Cordless Handset 1 transfers a call to Cordless Handset 2 Cordless Handset 1>...
  • Page 85 To exit the operation, press Example: Cordless Handset 1 transfers a call to Base Unit <Cordless Handset 1> (During a call) Press INTERCOM base unit number (Conversation between Cordless Handset 1 and Base Unit) Press TALK OFF • When you press on the cordless handset during a call, an outside line will be held.
  • Page 86 Multi-Unit User Operations Example: Base Unit transfers a call to Cordless Handset 1 Base Unit > < (During a call) Press INTERCOM desired cordless handset number (Conversation between Base Unit and Cordless Handset 1) To hang up, place the handset on the cradle or press •...

  • Page 87: Walkie-Talkie

    The Walkie-Talkie feature allows cordless handsets to communicate with each other outside the range of the base unit. When the cordless handsets are in Walkie-Talkie mode, external calls cannot be received. Only KX-TCA151AZ and KX-TCA154AZ with Walkie-Talkie feature can communicate with one another. Talk time in this mode is approximately 6 hours.
  • Page 88 Walkie-Talkie To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Setting”. When “Group” is selected; Enter 3-digit Group Code. (Factory Preset 000) Enter Cordless Handset Number. (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).
  • Page 89 Turning the Walkie-Talkie Mode ON/OFF To use the Walkie-Talkie feature, all cordless handsets in conversation must be in Walkie-Talkie mode. To exit the operation, press Turning the Walkie-Talkie Mode ON Press JOYSTICK (or move). • When the Walkie-Talkie mode is ON, the cordless handset number is displayed after “Walkie-Talkie”...

  • Page 90: Answering System

    Answering System If you set the current date and time (p. 22) and set the answering system ON, a synthesized voice announce the date and time an/a incoming/memo message was recorded after playback-Voice Date/Time Stamp. The total recording capacity is approximately 30 minutes or 64 messages. The greeting recording time is limited to 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

  • Page 91: Greeting Message

    Greeting Message Playing Back Pre-Recorded/Your Own Greeting Message If you do not record your own greeting message, one of two pre-recorded greeting messages will be played. A pre-recorded greeting message depends on the selecting of same phone caller’s recording time. When the recording time is set to “1 Minute”...
  • Page 92 Answering System Recording Your Own Greeting Message Press and hold GREETING. • The recorded your own greeting message will be played after step 3. • You can also finish recording by pressing Playing Back a Greeting Message Press JOYSTICK (or move). Playing Back a Greeting Message Press GREETING.

  • Page 93: Selecting The Number Of Rings

    Deleting Your Own Greeting Message Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Delete OGM”. • You can also delete your own greeting message by pressing during playing your own greeting message. 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;...
  • Page 94 Answering System Incoming/Memo Messages Incoming messages and memo messages are stored in chronological order. New messages cannot be recorded when “Full” is displayed and base unit flashes rapidly. We recommend you erase unnecessary messages after each playback to leave more time for recording new message(s). H/set 1 1 Messages 17.8 14:59...
  • Page 95 Stopping a Message During Playback (During Playing Message) Selecting the Receiver Volume During Playback (During Playing Message) Clearing One Incoming/Memo Message Press JOYSTICK. (During Playing Message) Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is displayed. • You can also delete the message by pressing Clearing All Incoming/Memo Messages Press JOYSTICK.
  • Page 96 Answering System Editing a Number for Call (During Playing Message) Edit Phone Number. (max. 24 digits) 1 Messages 17.8 14:59 Playing New Incoming/Memo Message(s) Press PLAYBACK. • If there are no new incoming/memo messages, all recorded incoming/memo messages will be played if recorded. •...
  • Page 97 Skipping a Message During Playback Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. (During Playing Message) Stopping a Message During Playback Press STOP. (During Playing Message) Selecting the Receiver Volume During Playback (During Playing Message) Clearing One Incoming/Memo Message (During Playing Message) Clearing All Incoming/Memo Messages All recorded message, except the greeting message, can be erased at one time.
  • Page 98 Answering System Editing a Number for Call (During Playing Message) Edit Phone Number. (max. 24 digits) Calling Back to the Caller (During Playing Message) Monitor Function ON/OFF If Monitor Function is OFF, you can listen to only the caller’s message which is being recorded.
  • Page 99 Answering System Direct Command You can operate the answering system by pressing dialling button as direct command. Press JOYSTICK (or move). Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then: Press To repeat a message. Press To skip a message. Press To stop a message playback.

  • Page 100: Remote Operation From A Touch Tone Phone

    Answering System Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. Firstly you must store your remote code using the handset near the base unit. The 3-digit remote code prevents unauthorised use of your answering system for listening to recorded messages.
  • Page 101 Summary of Remote Operation You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. Call from a touch tone phone. Number of new message is played. Direct Remote Commands After entering the remote code, you can choose to operate your answering system using direct commands as below, in place of listening to the voice menu.
  • Page 102 Answering System Voice Menu The words in “ ” means a voice guidance. Press “Press 1 to playback all messages. Press 2 for other functions.” Press “Press 1 to playback new messages. Press 2 for other functions.” Press “Press 1 to record your message. Press 2 for other functions.”...

  • Page 103: Recording A Memo Message

    Recording a Memo Message Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Record Memo”. Press MIDDLE SOFT KEY. Press STOP. Recording Your Telephone Conversation When you record your 2-way telephone conversation, you should inform the other party that the conversation is being recorded. This feature is available only for cordless handset.

  • Page 104: Using The Belt Clip

    You can hang the cordless handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip. Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the cordless handset allows hands-free phone conversations. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA89AL headset. While using the headset, speakerphone is not available. To switch to speakerphone, disconnect the headset.

  • Page 105: Desktop Use

    Press the tabs in the direction of the arrows ( the wall mounting adaptor ( Connect the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord. Put the wall mounting adaptor back. • The word “UP DESK” should be upward. ), then remove Desktop Use...
  • Page 106 Desktop Use Fasten the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord on the wall mounting adaptor. Place the base unit on the desk.

  • Page 107: Wall Mounting

    Base Unit This base unit can be mounted on the wall. Pull down the handset hook until it locks, so the tab holds the handset. Press the tabs in the direction of the arrows ( the wall mounting adaptor ( Connect the AC adaptor, then push the wall mounting adaptor in the direction of the arrows ( ) and (...
  • Page 108 Wall Mounting Connect the telephone line cord. Install screws using the wall template, then mount the base unit. Wall Template 8 cm To temporarily set the handset down during a conversation, place it as shown here. Screws 8 cm...
  • Page 109 Charger unit The charger can be mounted on the wall. Connect the AC adaptor. To Power Outlet Install screws using the wall template, then mount the charger. 2.8 cm Screws Wall Template 2.8 cm Wall Mounting Hooks Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected.

  • Page 110: Before Requesting Help

    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.
  • Page 111 • Wrong PIN number If PIN number is lost, entered (Default 0000). contact the Panasonic Service Centre. • Move base unit/cordless Electrical noise in local handset away from area. sources of electrical noise (e.g., TVs, radios,...

  • Page 112: Before Requesting Help

    • During playback, the unit starts to ring and stops playback. Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Support Centre. Please phone Panasonic on 132600 for assistance. Possible cause • Another unit in use. Wait for the other user to complete the operation.

  • Page 113: Character Table

    Character Table Phonebook Character Table...

  • Page 114: Index

    Index AC Adaptor ... 5, 17 Accessories... 5 Answering a Call ... 24 Answering System ... 90 Any Key Talk ... 24 Audible Caller ID ... 38 Auto Talk ... 24, 65 Base Unit Display ... 16 Operations ... 72 PIN ...

  • Page 115: Technical Information

    Specifications Standard: Number of channels: Frequency range: Duplex procedure: Channel spacing: Bit rate: Modulation: RF Transmission Power: Voice coding: Power source: Power consumption: Operating conditions: Dimensions, Base Unit: Dimensions, Cordless Handset: Dimensions, Charger: • 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.
  • Page 116 (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty. Technical specifications are subject to change. Sales Department: Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited Austlink Corporate Park 1 Garigal Road Belrose NSW 2085 Australia Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

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