Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. Charge the batteries for about 7 hours before initial use. Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions KX-TCD510AL Model No. Contents Preparation Before Initial Use...2 Important Information...5 Location of Controls ...8...
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. 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.
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Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic digital cordless telephone. Dear purchaser, You have acquired a KX-TCD510AL, 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.
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Before Initial Use Accessories (specific to product type) AC Adaptor PQLV19AL Belt Clip Additional accessories are available for purchase. Contact your Panasonic Service Centre for further details. Telephone Line Cord Telephone Plug Rechargeable Batteries (AAA size) HHR-4EPT/BA2 Battery Cover...
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 PQLV19AL power supply. This apparatus is unable to make calls under the following conditions: •...
Important Information 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).
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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 conversations in progress when this system is on radio operation.
Location of Controls Handset Ringer/Charge Headset Jack Charge Contact How to Use the Handset Soft Keys Rear side 3 soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above the keys. Speaker Functions displayed above the keys will change depending on the state of use.
Base Unit Meanings of Icons above SOFT KEYS Icon Function Go Back Menu Sub-Menu Redial Phonebook New Phonebook Search Key Lock 12/24 Hour Clock Stop Location of Controls PAGE Button Icon Function Alphabet Numeric Extended 1 Extended 2 Greek Russian Select Pause Mute...
Meanings of Symbols and Operations of Keys Symbol Move the 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 Within range of a base unit Out of range/No registration/...
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV19AL. • KX-TCD510AL is not designed to be used with rotary (pulse dialling) services. Battery Installation Please ensure the batteries are inserted as shown.
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 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 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 the JOYSTICK up. To decrease volume, move the JOYSTICK down. (During a call) Have a Hands-Free Phone Conversation (using Digital Speakerphone) Speakerphone allows you to talk to your caller without holding the handset and allows...
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 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 are no items 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 telephone company 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 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).
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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 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.
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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 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 the phonebook, the display will show the caller’s name.
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Using the Phonebook Storing Caller Information To exit the operation, press Handset Phonebook Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Enter Name (p.28). (max. 16 characters) Press JOYSTICK. • If “Memory Full” is displayed in step 3, the phonebook is full. To store, delete other stored items in the phonebook.
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Base Unit Phonebook To use the Audible Caller ID feature (p.25), you must store caller information into the base unit phonebook. Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page, then: Select “Base Phonebook”, then the display shows the number of empty phonebook entries.
Using the Phonebook 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.
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. To select the base unit phonebook, press LEFT SOFT KEY again. Searching for a Name by Initial Example: To find “Felix”...
Using the Phonebook Searching by Index Search Mode Example: To find “ΣΟΦΙΑ” (SOPHIA). Press LEFT SOFT KEY. To select the base unit phonebook, press LEFT SOFT KEY again. Press RIGHT SOFT KEY repeatedly until the desired input mode (Greek) appears. Dialling from the Phonebook Press LEFT SOFT KEY.
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Editing Caller Information To exit the operation, press Handset Phonebook Press LEFT SOFT KEY. Edit Name. (max. 16 characters) Press JOYSTICK. • To continue editing other caller information, repeat from step 2. Using the Phonebook at any time. Select the desired item. Press JOYSTICK.
Using the Phonebook 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 To exit the operation, press Press LEFT SOFT KEY.
Hot Keys You can assign the dialling buttons phone numbers from the handset 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 are no items stored in the phonebook when searching for the desired item, the display shows “Memory Empty”.
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 Settings Menu Chart 2nd Menu Ringer Option Call Option Cancel Handset Other Option 3rd Menu Ringer Volume Recall Pause Time Emergency Call Set ARS Call Restricted Change Base PIN Reset Base...
Handset Settings Memo Alarm Set the date and time before setting the memo alarm (p.15). 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 on the previous page, then: Select “Off”. • The factory preset is “Off”. • To delete the displayed memo alarm, press previous page. To Stop the Alarm (The Alarm sounds: Max. 3 minutes) •...
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 shown 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, the paging and intercom call volumes will be at level 1. Press JOYSTICK (or move). To increase volume, move the JOYSTICK up. To decrease volume, move the 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 47).
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”.
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Handset Settings Changing the 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”. Setting the Battery Type Follow steps 1 to 3 on the previous page, then: Select “Battery Type”.
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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 Private Ringer Pattern Handset Alarm Tone Pattern Key Tone Standby Mode Display Talk Mode Display Display Language Call Bar Mode Direct Call Mode...
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 the JOYSTICK up. To decrease volume or set to OFF, move the JOYSTICK down. (3 levels) •...
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Selecting the Recall Time You can change the duration of the recall time depending on the requirements of your telephone company or PBX. Follow steps 1 to 4 of Call Options on the previous page, then: Select “Recall”. • The factory preset is “Type 2” (100 ms). •...
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Base Unit Settings Call Restriction You can restrict selected handset(s) 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 of Call Options on page 46, then: Select “Call Restricted”.
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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...
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Base Unit Settings Base Unit Initial Settings Functions Recall Time Pause Time Emergency Call Number 1 Call Restricted Handset(s) Call Restriction Number(s) 4-Digit Base Unit PIN Base Unit Ringer Volume Caller ID List Date/Time Answering System Your Own Greeting Message Caller’s Recording Time Number of Rings Greeting Monitor...
Operating Additional Handsets Additional KX-TCA151AZ handsets are available for 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. Operating Additional Base Units You can register and operate your handset with up to 4 base units.
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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 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 attach “...
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 information in the handset phonebook between handsets registered to the same base unit. The phonebook copy must be performed while in intercom mode (see Intercom Between Handsets on page 54). 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-TCA151AZ 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 digits of your choice - the factory preset is 000).
Walkie-Talkie Turning 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”...
If you set the current date and time (p.15) and set the answering system ON, a synthesized voice announces 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. Any recorded noise may shorten the recording time up to 3 minutes.
Playing back Pre-Recorded/Your Own Greeting Message If you do not record your own greeting message, one of two pre-recorded messages will be played. A pre-recorded greeting message depends on the selection of caller’s recording time. When the recording time is set to “1 Minute” or “No Limit” (30 minutes). - “Hello, we are not available now.
Answering System 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; as shown below). 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.
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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). H/set 1 2 Messages 17.8 14:59 Playing New Incoming/Memo Message(s)
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Answering System Selecting the Receiver/Speaker Volume During Playback (During a message playback) Deleting One Incoming/Memo Message (During a message playback) Select “Yes”, then “Deleted” is displayed. • You can also delete the message by pressing playback (p.65). Deleting All Incoming/Memo Messages Press JOYSTICK.
Editing a Number for Calling (During a message playback) Edit Phone Number. (max. 24 digits) 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 JOYSTICK (or move).
Answering System Answering System Direct Command You can operate the answering system by pressing dialling buttons as direct command. Press JOYSTICK (or move). Follow steps 1 to 3 shown above, then: Press Press Press Press Press Follow steps 1 to 2 shown above, then: Press Press Press...
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.
Answering System Summary of Remote Operation You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. Call from a touch tone phone. The number of new message(s) is played. • To skip the greeting message, press Direct Remote Commands After entering the remote code, you can operate your answering system using direct commands as shown below, instead of following the voice menu.
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Voice Menu The words in “ ” mean a voice guidance. “Press 1 to playback all messages. Press 2 for other functions.” Press “Press 1 to playback new messages. Press Press 2 for other functions.” “Press 1 to record your message. Press 2 for other functions.”...
Answering System Recording a Memo Message Press JOYSTICK (or move). Select “Record Memo”. Recording Your Telephone Conversation When you record your 2-way telephone conversation, you should inform the other party that the conversation is being recorded. Press JOYSTICK twice to start recording, then “Recording”...
To remove the belt clip. Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows hands-free phone conversations. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88AL headset. While using the headset, speakerphone is not available. To switch to speakerphone, disconnect the headset. Hooks Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected.
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.
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Wrong PIN number • If PIN number is lost, entered (Default 0000). contact the Panasonic Service Centre. • Electrical noise in local Move base/handset area. away from sources of electrical noise (e.g. TVs, radios, etc.).
• 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 • The recording time is set Select “1 Minute” or “No to “Greeting Only”.
Index AC Adaptor ... 4, 12 Accessories... 4 Answering a Call ... 16 Answering System ... 61 Any Key Talk ... 16 Audible Caller ID ... 25 Auto Talk ... 16, 44 Base Unit Initial Settings... 50 PIN ... 49 Reset...
Specifications Standard: Number of channels: Frequency range: Duplex procedure: Channel spacing: Bit rate: Modulation: RF Transmission power: Voice coding: Power source: Power consumption, base unit: Operating conditions: Dimensions and mass (weight): Base Unit: Handset: • Specifications are subject to change. •...
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(found on the bottom of the base 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 Ltd. Austlink Corporate Park 1 Garigal Road Belrose NSW 2085 Australia Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.