Panasonic KX-TCD420 Operating Instructions Manual

Digital cordless answering system

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Contents
Preparation
Before Initial Use ......................... 2
Important Information .................. 3
Setting up .................................... 4
Cordless Telephone
Using the Telephone ................... 9
Making Calls .............................. 10
Caller ID .................................... 11
Answering Calls......................... 14
Phonebook ................................ 15
Handset Settings ....................... 19
Base Unit Settings ..................... 25
Initial Settings ............................ 27
Intercom .................................... 33
Answering System
Answering System..................... 34
Remote Operation ..................... 40
Useful Information
Before Requesting Help ............ 42
Technical Information ................ 45
Index.......................................... 46
Caller ID Compatible
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 7 hours before initial use.
Digital Cordless Answering System
Operating Instructions
Model No.
KX-TCD420

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions KX-TCD420 Model No. Contents Preparation Before Initial Use ......2 Important Information ....3 Setting up ........4 Cordless Telephone Using the Telephone ....9 Making Calls ......10 Caller ID ........11 Answering Calls......14 Phonebook ........
  • Page 2: Before Initial Use

    Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic digital cordless telephone. Dear purchaser, You have acquired a KX-TCD420NZ, which is a product made in regard 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 3: Important Information

    Important Information Only use the power supply included with Battery Caution the product. Use only specified batteries. Do not connect the AC Adaptor to any AC Only use rechargeable batteries. outlet other than the standard AC230 V. Do not mix old and new batteries. The apparatus is approved for use with Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, they PQLV19AL power supply.
  • Page 4: Setting Up

    Setting up Connection Plug in the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord in order Hooks LI NE Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected. The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) •...
  • Page 5 Setting up Battery Charge Battery Life At the time of shipment, the batteries are Battery life is dependent on use and not charged. To charge, place the conditions but in general when using fully handset on the base unit. Please charge charged Ni-MH batteries (700 mAh): the batteries for about 7 hours before Talk time: 10hrs approx.
  • Page 6 "NI-CD" or "NI-MH". • To exit the operation, press any time. • Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. If non-rechargeable batteries are fitted and start charging, it may cause the leakage of the battery electrolyte. Please use only Panasonic HHR-4EPT(Ni-MH) or P-4NPT(Ni-Cd) batteries.
  • Page 7 Setting up Location of Controls Handset PHONEBOOK Button TALK Button Receiver Navigator Key Display REDIAL/PAUSE Button RECALL Button MENU/OK Button OFF/POWER Button Charge CLEAR Button Contact Charge Microphone INTERCOM Button Contact Base unit PAGE Button and Indicator L IN E Handset Display Within range of a base unit Call BAR ON (p.
  • Page 8 Setting up Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall. - Insert screws into the wall. The centre of the screw hole should be 8 cm horizontally apart. - Connect the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord. - Arrange the wires as shown, then mount the unit.
  • Page 9: Using The Telephone

    Using the Telephone Power On/Off Power on Power off Press for more than 1 second.*1 Press for more than 2 seconds.*2 *1 When button is released, the display changes to the standby mode. *2 The display goes blank. Making a Call Pre-dialling Post-dialling Phone Number...
  • Page 10: Making Calls

    Making Calls Redialling The last 10 numbers dialled are stored in the redial list automatically. Dialling with the Redial List Dialling the Last Number Dialled Search the desired Press TALK. Press REDIAL. Press Press REDIAL.*1 dialled item. TALK. Editing the Dialled Number in the Redial List The 1st digit of the desired dialled Search/Select the...
  • Page 11: Caller Id

    Caller ID Caller ID Service Caller ID is a service of your Network provider and will only operate if you have subscribed to this feature. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display the caller information. If your unit is connected to a PBX or a telephone line that does not support this service, you will not be able to use it.
  • Page 12 Caller ID Caller ID Display When receiving a call, the display shows its phone number. For example, a caller whose phone number is 01234567890 has been received. If you store a phone number with a name in the phonebook, the display shows caller’s name when receiving a call.
  • Page 13 Caller ID Caller ID List Information up to 50 different callers is stored from the most recent call to the oldest call in the caller list. When the 51st call is received, the oldest caller information is cleared. If you receive a call from the same phone number you stored with a name in the phonebook, the display will show the caller’s name.
  • Page 14: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls Auto Talk If you set Auto Talk to on, you can answer the phone by lifting the handset off the base unit. Press Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select MENU. "ON" or "OFF". "SETTING HS". "OTHER OPT". "AUTO TALK". • To exit the operation, press any time.
  • Page 15: Phonebook

    Phonebook You can store up to 20 caller information in the phonebook. If you received a call from the same phone number you stored with a name in the phonebook, the display will show the caller’s name. Storing a Caller Information Phone Number Press MENU.
  • Page 16 Phonebook Editing a Caller Information The 1st digit of the desired phone Press Search/Select Select "EDIT". number blinks. PHONEBOOK.*1 desired item. <Phone Number> AND/ Number Edit the phone Press CLEAR.*2 Press OK. Move cursor. number.*3 <Name> AND/ Name Move cursor. Press CLEAR.*2 Edit the name.*4 Press OK.
  • Page 17 Phonebook Storing the Phone Number into the Phonebook When Pre-dialling Phone Number Name Enter name.*2 Press OK to Press OK twice. store the number. Press OK. • To exit the operation, press any time. *1 If you need correction, press CLEAR. Digit is cleared to the left, then enter numbers. *2 To enter characters, see Character Selection on page 15.
  • Page 18 Phonebook Hot Key You can assign the dialling buttons 1 through 9 as hot keys. You can choose 9 phone numbers from the phonebook. Registering a Phone Number as a Hot Key Press Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select PHONEBOOK.*1 desired item. desired dialling "HOT KEY REG".
  • Page 19: Handset Settings

    Handset Settings : Time Alarm Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 3. You must set the clock before setting the time alarm. Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select "SETTING HS". "TIME ALARM". Setting Alarm Time Time Search/Select Enter time. Press OK. Search/Select 4-digit "SET TIME".
  • Page 20 Handset Settings : Ringer Option Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 3. Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select "SETTING HS". "RINGER OPT". Setting the Ringer Volume The choices are 6 levels and off. Search/Select Search/Select desired ringer volume. "RINGER VOL". • If "RINGER OFF" is selected, is displayed.
  • Page 21 Handset Settings : Tone Option You can set the following sounds on or off. Key Tone: Key tone will sound when you press any key, and a confirmation tone and an error tone will be heard during operation. Call Waiting Tone: Call waiting tone will sound when an incoming external call is received during an intercom call.
  • Page 22 Handset Settings Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 3. Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select "SETTING HS". "DISPLAY OPT". Selecting the Talk Mode Display Even if you select "PHONE NO", the other party’s phone number will not appear on your display when you receive calls without subscribing to a Caller ID service. Search/Select Search/Select "TALK TIME"(Length of the call) or...
  • Page 23 Changing Handset PIN The factory preset is 0000. 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. Press MENU. Search/Select...
  • Page 24 Handset Settings Key Lock You can lock the handset dialling buttons. Only incoming calls are accepted while the key lock is on. The key lock is cancelled if the handset is turned off. When the key lock is on, emergency calls cannot be made until key lock is cancelled.
  • Page 25: Base Unit Settings

    The factory preset is 0000. 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. New 4-digit Base Unit PIN...
  • Page 26 Base Unit Settings Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 2. "INPUT CODE" Press MENU. Search/Select "SETTING BS". Cancelling Call Restricted Number 4-digit Base Unit PIN Press RIGHT repeatedly Press CLEAR. Factory preset 0000 until desired call restriction number is displayed. <to finish>...
  • Page 27: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings : Reset Handset Settings You can reset all of the handset settings to their initial settings. 4-digit Handset PIN Factory preset 0000 Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select "SETTING HS". "RESET HS". Search/Select "YES" or "NO". • To exit the operation, press any time.
  • Page 28 Initial Settings Reset Base Unit Settings If the base unit is reset, the Caller ID list will clear. "INPUT CODE" Press MENU. Search/Select "SETTING BS". 4-digit Base Unit PIN Factory preset 0000 Press OK. • To exit the operation, press any time.
  • Page 29: Multi-Unit User Operation

    Multi-unit User Operation : Handset Registration to a Base Unit Handset Registration The handset supplied with the base unit is already registered. If an optional handset is purchased, it must be registered. Additional KX-A142NZ handsets are available to purchase separately. Up to 6 handsets can be registered to a single base unit. Using additional handsets allows you to have an intercom call while simultaneously conducting a call to an outside line.
  • Page 30 Multi-unit User Operation Cancelling a Base Unit You can cancel any base unit that your handset is registered to. Press MENU. Search/Select Search/Select Search/Select "SETTING HS". "REGISTRATION". "CANCEL BS". 4-digit Handset PIN Search/Select Search/Select Press RIGHT. Factory preset 0000 desired base unit "YES"...
  • Page 31 Multi-unit User Operation Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 4. 4-digit Base Unit "INPUT CODE" Press Search/Select Factory preset 0000 MENU. "SETTING BS". Ringer Mode Selection; Setting the All Handsets Mode Press OK. All handsets mode Setting the Selected Handsets Mode Handset Numbers Selected handsets Press desired...
  • Page 32 Multi-unit User Operation : Base Unit Selection When Automatic Base Unit Access is selected, if you move outside of the radio range of the current base unit the handset automatically searches for other registered bases. When a specified base unit is selected, the handset will access that base unit only. Calls (both incoming and outgoing) can be conducted only via the selected base unit, even if the radio cells overlap with neighbouring base units.
  • Page 33: Intercom

    Intercom Intercom between Handsets You can use your handsets as a 2-way intercom. For example, when Handset 1 calls Handset 2. To hang up, press <Handset 1> on the display) Press INTERCOM. Press desired Handset Number. <Handset 2> Press TALK.*1 •...
  • Page 34: Answering System

    Answering System Summary of Answering System Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 2. Press INTERCOM. Press To repeat an/a incoming/memo message during playback. (p. 36) Press To skip an/a incoming/memo message during playback. (p. 36) Press To playback new incoming/memo message(s). (p. 36) Press To playback all incoming/memo message(s).
  • Page 35 Answering System Greeting Messages You can choose to use one of two pre-recorded greeting messages, or you can record your own greeting message. All messages (greeting, incoming & memo) are stored indefinitely on a “Flash memory” IC chip - even if a power failure occurs. Pre-Recorded Greeting Messages You can choose to play either: - A pre-recorded message which allows you to select a caller’s recording time of...
  • Page 36 Answering System Incoming/Memo Messages Incoming messages and memo messages are stored in chronological order. New messages cannot be recorded when “Memory full” is heard. We recommend you erase unnecessary messages after each playback to leave more time for recording new message(s).
  • Page 37 Answering System Clearing All Incoming/Memo Messages Press INTERCOM. Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time You can select “1 minute”, “unlimited” or “greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. "INPUT CODE" Press Search/Select MENU. "SETTING BS". 1 minute Unlimited Press OK. Greeting only*1 •...
  • Page 38 Answering System Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 2. "INPUT CODE" Press MENU. Search/Select "SETTING BS". Recording Quality It is possible to select either high quality or normal quality recording of incoming messages. Available recording time will vary as follows: Quality Recording Time Normal: Approx.
  • Page 39 Answering System Before programming, please follow steps 1 to 2. "INPUT CODE" Press MENU. Search/Select "SETTING BS". Monitor Function On/Off When your greeting message is being played to the caller and the caller’s message is being recorded, you can listen to it through the handset. Press OK.
  • Page 40: Remote Operation

    Remote Operation 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 41 Remote Operation Voice Menu The words in “ ” mean a voice guidance. Press “All message playback.” “Press 1 to playback At the end of the last message, all messages. “End of final message” and the Press Press 2 for other functions.” remaining recording time are announced.
  • Page 42: 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 Network provider.
  • Page 43 • Wrong PIN number entered • If PIN number is lost, (Default 0000). contact the Panasonic Service Centre. • • Electrical noise in local Move base/handset away area. from sources of electrical noise (TVs, radios, etc.).
  • Page 44 Before Requesting Help Answering System Problem Possible cause Solution • • The answering system is on, The recording time is set to Select “1 minute” or but incoming messages are “greeting only”. “unlimited” (see “Answering not recorded. System”). • Erase some or all of the •...
  • Page 45: Technical Information

    Technical Information Specifications: Standard: DECT=(Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) GAP=(Generic Access Profile) Number of channels: 120 Duplex Channels Frequency range: 1.88 GHz to 1.9 GHz Duplex procedure: TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) Channel spacing: 1728 kHz Bit rate: 1152 kbit/s Modulation: GFSK RF Transmission Power: Approx.
  • Page 46: Index

    Index AC Adaptor .......... 2, 4 Handset Accessories..........2 Display ..........7 Answering Calls ........14 Initial Settings ........27 Answering System Locator..........14 Answering System On/Off....37 Paging..........14 Greeting Messages......35 PIN............ 23 Incoming/Memo Messages ....36 Registration........29 Recording Your Telephone Reset ..........
  • Page 48 Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer Technical specifications are subject to change. Sales Department: Panasonic New Zealand Ltd 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki Private Bag 14911 Panmure AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

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