Caller ID and SMS Compatible Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. Charge the battery for about 7 hours before initial use. Digital Cordless Phone Operating Instructions KX-TCD505E Model No. Contents Preparation Before Initial Use...2 Important Information...5 Location of Controls ...6...
Before Initial Use Features SMS (Short Message Service) compatibility Now the convenience of sending and receiving text messages is available from a home telephone. 32-Polyphonic Ring Tones A variety of high-quality sounds can be reproduced for your ring tones. You can choose from 9 pre-set melodies and 6 ring tones. Hands-Free Speakerphone You can talk without holding handset.
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Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at Shop@Panasonic http://www.panasonic.co.uk • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are handled directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn't be simpler! •...
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Before Initial Use Accessories (specific to product type) AC Adaptor Order No. PQLV19EZ (PQLV19E) Belt Clip Order No. PQKE10355Z1 (Metallic Grey) PQKE10355Z2 (Violet) (PQKE10355) Telephone Line Cord Order No. PQJA87S (for UK) Battery Cover Order No. PQKK10134Y6 (Metallic Grey) PQKK10134Y7 (Violet) (PQKK10134) Rechargeable Batteries...
Only use the power supply included with the product. Do not connect the AC Adaptor to any AC outlet other than the standard AC220-240 V. The apparatus is approved for use with PQLV19E (Order No. PQLV19EZ) power supply. This apparatus is unable to make calls under the following conditions: •...
Location of Controls Handset Ringer/Charge Headset Socket Charge Contact How to Use the Handset Soft Keys Rear side Speaker Receiver Display Charge Contact Microphone 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.
Base Unit Meanings of Icons above SOFT KEYS Icons Functions Go Back Menu Sub-Menu Redial Phonebook New Phonebook Search Key Lock 12/24 Hour Clock No Function Helpline Tel.No. :U.K. 08700 100 076 R.O.I. 01289 8333 Location of Controls PAGE Button Icons Functions LetterWise...
Meanings of Symbols and Operations of Keys Symbol Move JOYSTICK up, down, left or right. e.g., Search 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.
Display Icons IN USE H/set 1 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. Example: “Caller ID” is selected. Caller ID Helpline Tel.No.
(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 PQLV19E (Order No. PQLV19EZ). Battery Installation Please ensure the batteries are inserted as shown.
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Battery Information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged: Ni-MH Batteries (typical 700 mAh) Operation Operating Time While in use (TALK) 10 hrs approx. While not in use 120 hrs approx. (Standby) Ni-Cd Batteries (typical 250 mAh) Operation Operating Time While in use (TALK) 4 hrs approx.
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. The factory preset is English. To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move).
Setting the Date and Time After a mains power failure, the clock needs to be adjusted. Ensure that the not flashing. To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Enter the date (see below). Example: To set 16 February, 2003, 7:15 pm. Date Month To select 12/24 hour clock...
Using the Telephone Making a Call Pre-Dialling Enter Phone 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 numbers. All digits are cleared if you press and hold •...
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 JOYSTICK up. To decrease volume, move JOYSTICK down. (During a call) Have a Hands-Free Phone Conversation (using Digital Speakerphone) Hands-free allows you to talk to your caller without holding the handset and allows other persons in the room to listen to the conversation.
Using the Telephone Key Lock You can lock the handset dialling buttons. Only incoming calls are accepted while the key lock is ON. When the key lock is ON, the menu icon When the key lock is ON, emergency calls (see page 58) cannot be made until key lock is cancelled.
Redialling The last 10 numbers dialled are automatically stored in the redial list. Dialling with the Redial List Press RIGHT SOFT KEY. • If there is no item stored in the redial list when pressing “Memory Empty”. • If the items are scrolled at the end when you search for the desired dialled item, an end tone sounds.
Using the Telephone Dialling Pause (for PBX line/long distance service users) A dialling pause is used when a pause in the dialling of a phone number is necessary using a PBX or accessing a long distance service. For example, when 0 (line access number) is dialled followed by a pause to access an outside line through a PBX: Press 0.
Caller ID Service Caller ID is a service of your Network provider and will only operate if you have subscribed to this service. 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.
List Menu Caller ID List Menu You can save the numbers from the Caller ID list into the 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).
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Deleting One/All Caller ID Item(s) Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Delete” or “Delete All”. Redial List Menu You can save the numbers from the redial list into the phonebook, and you can edit (for calling) or delete item(s) in the redial list.
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List Menu Editing the Dialled Number for Calling Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then: Select “Edit for Call”. • You can also press Deleting One/All Redial Item(s) Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then: Select “Delete”...
You can store up to 200 caller information in the phonebook. If you subscribed to Caller ID and you received a call from the same phone number you stored with name in the phonebook, the display will show the caller’s name. Private Category Feature You can categorise caller information in the phonebook.
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Using the Phonebook Storing Caller Information To exit the operation, press Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Enter Name. (max. 16 characters: see next page) Press JOYSTICK. • If “Memory Full” is displayed when you press delete other stored items in the phonebook. •...
Entering Names/Characters Keys Move the JOYSTICK up, down, left or right to move the cursor. 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.
Using the Phonebook Finding Items in the 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 Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Searching for a Name by Initial Example: To find “Felix”...
Searching by Index Search Mode Example: To find “ΣΟΦΙΑ” (SOPHIA). Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Press RIGHT SOFT KEY repeatedly until the desired input mode (Greek) appears. Dialling from the Phonebook Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Editing a Caller Information To exit the operation, press Press LEFT SOFT KEY.
Using the Phonebook Deleting Caller Information To exit the operation, press Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is displayed. • To continue deleting other caller information, repeat from step 2. • If there are no item stored in the phonebook when selecting the desired item, the display shows “Memory Empty”.
Hot Keys You can assign the dialling buttons phone numbers from the phonebook. To exit the operation, press Registering a Phone Number as a Hot Key Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Select the desired dialling button number. • If there is no item stored in the phonebook when searching for the desired item, the display shows “Memory Empty”.
SMS Feature (Text Message) You can send and receive text messages between other fixed and mobile phones that also support a compatible SMS feature and network. The SMS feature is only available after subscribing to Caller ID. Before sending your first text message, or to find out more information on SMS conditions and registration, please read your SMS Conditions (Text Messaging) for Bizzyline (Direct) Ltd.
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Writing and Sending a New Messages To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Enter Message. (p.33) Entering a Number Manually Follow steps 1 to 5 shown above, then: Enter Phone Number. (max. 20 digits) Entering a Number from the Phonebook Follow steps 1 to 5 shown above, then: Press LEFT SOFT KEY.
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SMS Feature (Text Message) Entering a Number from the Caller ID List Follow steps 1 to 5 on the previous page, then: Select the desired item. Entering a Number from the Redial List Follow steps 1 to 5 on the previous page, then: Press RIGHT SOFT KEY.
Text Entry Keys Move JOYSTICK up, down, left or right to move the cursor. 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.
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SMS Feature (Text Message) Entering Text in LetterWise ® LetterWise is the default input mode. LetterWise This system suggests to the user the most likely letter to follow the text entered previously. Enter letters by pressing If the letter displayed is not correct, change the letter by pressing times).
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Reading/Displaying a Message in the Outgoing List You can display messages saved in date/time order. To exit the operation, press Reading/Displaying a message Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select the desired message. Sending a message Follow steps 1 to 6 shown above, then: Select “Send”.
SMS Feature (Text Message) Receiving a Text Message When a message has been received, the display will show the following and a tone will sound. The number indicates how many mails were received. When the SMS message memory is full, “Full” is displayed. No messages can be received if the memory is full.
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Reading/Displaying a Message in the Incoming List To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Receive List”. Move JOYSTICK down. • The most recent sender’s details are displayed. • If the name and number have been stored in the phonebook, the name is also displayed.
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SMS Feature (Text Message) Replying to a message Follow steps 1 to 6 on the previous page, then: Press JOYSTICK. Press JOYSTICK twice. twice • “Sending Message” is displayed. The display returns to the standby mode, then “Transferring Message” is displayed. •...
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Editing a message Follow steps 1 to 6 on page 37, then: Press JOYSTICK. Storing the Sender’s Phone Number in the Phonebook Follow steps 1 to 6 on page 37, then: Press JOYSTICK. Editing the sender’s Phone Number for Call Follow steps 1 to 6 on page 37, then: Press JOYSTICK.
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SMS Feature (Text Message) Changing the SMS Message Centre Numbers To send and receive SMS text messages, you need your SMS Message Centre telephone numbers. Two numbers have been preset in your phone. The phone number for SMS Message Centre 1 is used to SEND text messages while the number for Message Centre 2 is used to RECEIVE text messages.
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Setting the PBX Line Access Number This feature is only for the phones connected to a PBX. This allows you to delete automatically the PBX line access number (max. 4 digits) when you enter the destination phone number of an SMS outgoing message from Phonebook, Redial or Caller ID lists. To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move).
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...
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Base Unit Settings Menu Chart 1st Menu Setting Base Helpline Tel.No. :U.K. 08700 100 076 R.O.I. 01289 8333 Settings Menu Chart 2nd Menu Ringer Option Call Option Cancel Handset Other Option 3rd Menu Ringer Volume Recall Pause Time Emergency Call Call Restricted Change Base PIN Reset Base...
Handset Settings Memo Alarm Set the date and time before setting the memo alarm (see page 13). 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”...
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Setting the Alarm “Off” Follow steps 1 to 4 shown above, then: Select “Off”. • The factory preset is “Off”. • To delete the displayed memo alarm, press To Stop the Alarm (The Alarm sounds: Max. 3 minutes) • You can also stop the alarm by pressing •...
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.
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Setting the Ringer Volume The choices are 6 levels and off. If you set the volume to OFF, “ however, still the volume of a paging and intercom call are level 1. Press JOYSTICK (or move). To increase volume, move JOYSTICK up. To decrease volume, move JOYSTICK down.
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).
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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. •...
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 Calls on page 58).
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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”. • If the direct call mode is turned off, “ ” will disappear. • If you did not set the Direct Call Number, “Enter Phone No” will be displayed. Enter the number the press Helpline Tel.No.
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 our Panasonic Customer Care Helpline. U.K. 08700 100 076 R.O.I. 01289 8333 Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then: Select “Change H/S PIN”.
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Changing Handset Name Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Change H/S Name”. Setting Auto Talk ON/OFF Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Auto Talk”. • The factory preset is “Off”. Changing the LetterWise Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “LetterWise”.
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Handset Settings Reset the Handset Settings You can reset all of the handset settings to their initial settings. Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Reset Handset”. Select “ Setting Handset”. Enter 4-digit Handset PIN. (Factory Preset 0000) Select “Other Option”. Select “Yes”, then “Deleted”...
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Handset Initial Settings Functions Memo Alarm Mode Alarm Time Handset Ringer Volume Handset External Ringer Pattern Handset Internal Ringer Pattern Handset Paging Tone Pattern Handset Alarm Tone Pattern Key Tone Standby Mode Display Talk Mode Display Display Language Call Bar Mode Direct Call Mode Direct Call Number 4-Digit Handset PIN...
Base Unit Settings Setting the Base Unit Ringer Volume To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Ringer Option”. To increase volume, move JOYSTICK up. To decrease volume or set to OFF, move JOYSTICK down. (3 levels) • The factory preset is medium. at any time.
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An earth relay can be installed as an option depending on your PBX requirements. Please consult our Panasonic Customer Care Helpline for installation. On installation, you can then select the flash or earth mode to suit your PBX or network provider.
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Base Unit Settings Setting the Emergency Calls Even if handset is in Call Bar Mode, you can make an emergency call. Follow steps 1 to 4 on the previous page, then: Select “Emergency Call”. Enter Emergency Call Number. • The factory presets are 112 and 999. Call Restriction You can restrict selected handset(s) from dialling selected phone numbers.
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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 our Panasonic Customer Care Helpline. U.K. 08700 100 076 R.O.I. 01289 8333 Follow steps 1 to 4 shown above, then: Select “Change Base...
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Base Unit Settings Base Unit Initial Settings Function Recall Pause Timing Emergency Call Number 1 Emergency Call Number 2 Call Restricted Handset(s) Call Restriction Number(s) 4-Digit Base Unit PIN Base Unit Ringer Volume SMS Message Centre Number 1 SMS Message Centre Number 2 Caller ID List SMS Message Lists SMS PBX Line Access Number Support ON/OFF...
KX-TCA151E Handset: You can see the illustrations for answering system feature on additional KX-TCA151E handset body, but KX-TCD505E does not have an answering system feature. Therefore, the answering system does not work even if KX-TCA151E handset has been registered to KX-TCD505E.
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Multi-Unit User Operations Handset Registration to a Base Unit The handset supplied with the base unit is already registered. If an optional handset is purchased, it must be registered as follows. Charge the optional handset batteries for 7 hours before initial use. Handset registration must be completed within 1 minute after pressing the If over 1 minute, press To exit the operation, press...
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Cancelling a Handset Each handset can cancel itself or another handset. This feature is usually used to cancel a link between Handset and Base Unit. To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Enter 4-digit Base Unit PIN. (Factory Preset 0000) Search and press RIGHT SOFT KEY to “...
Multi-Unit User Operations Base Unit Selection When “Auto” (Automatic Base Unit Selection) is selected, the 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 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.
Transferring a Call to Another Handset The intercom can be used during a call to transfer an external call between handsets that are registered to the same base unit. To exit the operation, press For example, when Handset 1 transfers a call to Handset 2: <Handset 1>...
Multi-Unit User Operations Phonebook Copy You can copy phonebook information between handsets registered to the same base unit. The phonebook copy must be performed while in intercom mode (see Intercom Between Handsets on page 64). To exit the operation, press Copying an Item <Handset 1: Receiver>...
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Copying All Items To exit the operation, press Follow steps 1 to 4 on the previous page, then: <Handset 1: Receiver> • When copying is completed, a beep sounds and “Copy Complete” is displayed. After a few seconds, the display will return to the intercom call. “Copy Incomplete” will be displayed if the receiver handset memory is full.
Walkie-Talkie The Walkie-Talkie feature allows handsets to communicate with each other outside the range of the base unit. When the handsets are in Walkie-Talkie mode, external calls cannot be received. Only KX-TCA151E with Walkie-Talkie feature can communicate with one another. Talk time in this mode is approximately 6 hours.
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To exit the operation, press Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Setting”. When “Group” was selected; Enter 3-digit Group Code. (Factory Preset 000) Enter Handset Number. (1-9: Factory Preset is 1) • If you select Group, enter Group Code (this can be 3 numbers of your choice - the factory preset is 000).
Walkie-Talkie To Turn the Walkie-Talkie Mode On/Off To use the Walkie-Talkie feature, all handsets in conversation must be in Walkie-Talkie mode. To exit the operation, press To Turn the Walkie-Talkie Mode On Press JOYSTICK (or move). • When the Walkie-Talkie mode is ON, the handset number is displayed after “Walkie-Talkie”...
Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows hands-free phone conversations. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA89EX headset. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 3. While using the headset, speakerphone is not available. To switch to speakerphone, disconnect the headset.
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.
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Delete unused base registrations from handset. • Delete unused handset registrations from base. • If PIN number is lost, contact the Panasonic Customer Care Helpline. • Move base/handset away from sources of electrical noise (e.g., TVs, radios, etc.). • Turn the SMS feature off, if you do not use an SMS service.
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Before Requesting Help SMS-Text Messaging Problem Cannot send a message. Cannot send or receive a message. Error Code Possible cause • You have not subscribed to Caller ID. • SMS Centre number is not stored in your telephone. • Message was interrupted during sending.
Connections: The telephone will not work during a power failure. We therefore recommend you use a standard telephone and T Adaptor to connect this Digital Cordless Phone to the line. Your Panasonic Sales Shop can offer you more information about connection possibilities.
8. The guarantee period applicable to this product shall be 12 months. Please keep these Operating Instructions with your receipt. Panasonic Business Systems U.K. Receipt No. Model No. KX-TCD505E Helpline Tel.No. :U.K. 08700 100 076 R.O.I. 01289 8333...
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Hereby, Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., declares that this Dect Cordless Telephone is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the manufacturer's declaration of conformity to the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive is available at the following web address: http://doc.panasonic-tc.de...
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