KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B NOte: Because CONTENTS 2 to 7 are the extracts from the Operating Instructions of this model, they are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the original Operating Instructions for further information. CONTENTS Page Page 1 ABOUT LEAD FREE SOLDER (PbF: Pb free) 5.6.
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 17.6. Reception Signal 10.1. Check Power 18 CIRCUIT OPERATION (CHARGER UNIT) 10.2. Error Message Table 19 SIGNAL ROUTE 10.3. Check Record 20 CPU DATA (Base Unit) 10.4. Check Playback 20.1. IC501 10.5. Check Battery Charge 21 CPU DATA (Handset) 10.6.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 1 ABOUT LEAD FREE SOLDER (PbF: Pb free) Note: In the information below, Pb, the symbol for lead in the periodic table of elements, will refer to standard solder or solder that contains lead. We will use PbF solder when discussing the lead free solder used in our manufacturing process which is made from Tin (Sn), Silver (Ag), and Copper (Cu).
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 1.2. How to recognize that Pb Free solder is used 1.2.1. Base Unit PCB 1.2.1.1. Main IC901 IC601 IC701 IC501 IC521 Marked (Component View) Marked IC201 IC300 IC301 (Flow Solder Side View) Note: The location of the “PbF“ mark is subject to change without notice.
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 1.2.1.2. Operation Marked (Flow Solder Side View) Note: The location of the “PbF“ mark is subject to change without notice. 1.2.2. Cordless Handset PCB IC204 IC901 IC201 IC202 IC203 Marked (Component View) Note: The location of the “PbF“ mark is subject to change without notice.
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 1.2.3. Charger Unit Marked (Component View) Note: The location of the “PbF” mark is subject to change without notice.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 2 BATTERY 2.1. Standard Battery Life 2.1.1. Battery Charge 2.1.2. Battery Strength 2.1.3. Recharge Note for service: The battery strength may not be indicated correctly if the battery is disconnected and connected again, even after it is fully...
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Cross Reference: (*1)Re-registering a Handset (P.52) (*2)Battery Charge (P.8) Note for Service: In case you cannot talk on one of two Handsets, replace their extension numbers as in the steps below: 1. Change the extension number of the Handset on which you CAN talk into the number of the other Handset on which you CANNOT talk.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Cross Reference: Note: Check Power (P.48) (*1) When a user claims that the unit disconnects a call right after the greeting message and no incoming messages can Error Message Table (P.48) be recorded, this symptom can not be reappeared with TEL Check Playback (P.50)
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 10.1. Check Power Cross Reference: NOTE: Power Supply Circuit (P.76) DSP is IC501. Reset Circuit (P.78) 10.2. Error Message Table Display Symptom Remedy The initialization was tried, but it could not be done. 1. Check the peripheral circuit of Flash Memory visually.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 10.3. Check Record c) How to change the Auto Disconnect activation (time) Some Telephone Company lines (fiber or cable) ON Hook and OFF Hook voltages are lower than conventional lines, which may cause a malfunction of Auto Disconnect detection.To solve this problem, try changing the Auto Disconnect activation (time) through the procedures below.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 10.7. Check the RF Part 10.7.1. Finding Out the Defective Part After All the Checkings or Repairing Re-register Handset (to be checked) to Base Unit (to be checked) and HS to BU Regular unit (working). 10.7.1.1. Re-registering a Handset...
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 10.7.2. RF Check Flowchart Each item (1a ~5) of RF Check Flowchart corresponds to Check Table for RF part. Please refer to the each item. Cross Reference: Check Table for RF part (P.54)
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 10.7.3. Check Table for RF part Item BU checking HS checking 1a Link confirmation Normal 1. Re-resister HS Regular Unit (working) to BU. 1. Re-resister HS to BU of Regular Unit (working). 2. Press [Talk] key of the HS Regular Unit to 2.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 10.8. Check Handset Transmission Cross Reference: SIGNAL ROUTE (P.90). 10.9. Check Handset Reception Cross Reference: SIGNAL ROUTE (P.90). NOTE: When checking the RF UNIT, Refer to Check the RF Part (P.52) 10.10. Check Caller ID Cross Reference: Telephone Line Interface (P.79).
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 11.2. Test Mode Flow Chart for Handset 11.2.1. TX Burst Mode...
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 11.2.2. RX-CW TEST Mode...
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 11.2.3. Test Link Mode Note: (*1) LCD displays the Channel number. (exception: default/ CH00 = 1ch.)
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 11.2.4. Adjustment flow (X’tal mode and Batt Low Mode) Cross Reference (*1) Adjustment Battery Low Detector Voltage (Handset) (P.64) NOTE: (*2) These are the default values. (*3) These values may not be fixed depending on the battery strength.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 11.3. X801 (Base Unit), X201 (Handset) Check Equipment: Frequency counter Check Point for measurement: BCK Checking tolerance: 13.824MHz ± 100Hz 11.3.1. Check and Adjustment X801 (Base Unit) Frequency 1. Set up Base Unit in TEST mode. 2. Press following keys in order to Adjust Crystal mode. [LOCATOR], [LOCATOR], [LOCATOR], [ ] or [ ], [ ], [ ] * Check BCK frequency.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 11.8. How to Clear User Setting The operation reset the unit to Factory setting. (Erase recording Voice messages, Stored phone numbers, Caller list and etc.) This operation should not be performed for a usual repair. 11.8.1. Base unit...
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 12 DESCRIPTION 12.1. Frequency The frequency range of 2400MHz~2480MHz is used. Transmitting and receiving channel between base unit and handset is same frequency. Refer to the Frequency Table. 12.2. FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) This telephone is using an IC chip which has similar specification to WDCT (World Digital Cordless Telephone) and is the cordless telephone system that can use multiple portable unit simultaneously.
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 12.2.1. TDD Frame Format 12.2.2. TDMA system This system is the cycles of 10ms, and has four duplex paths, so it is possible to perform four duplex communications simultaneously. In 1 slot 1.25ms, the 10ms of voice data is transmitted.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 12.3. Signal Flowchart in the Whole System Reception CN101 of the base unit is connected to the TEL line, and signal is entered through the bridge diode D101. While talking, the relay (Q104) is turned ON and amplified at the Q150, then led to DSP (IC501). The DSP encodes ADPCM and TDD/TDMA with FHSS to TX-DATA.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 15 CIRCUIT OPERATION (Base Unit) General Description: (DSP, Flash Memory) is a digital speech/signal processing system that implements all the functions of speech compression, record and playback, and memory management required in a digital telephone answering machine.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 15.1.2. The Meaning of the Motion of Pin 100 • • • • The period of Host Power Up (Hardware Initialization) In this period, the host sets up some registers in order to wake up the system.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 15.3. Power Supply Circuit Function: The power supply voltage from AC adaptor is converted to the desired voltage of each block. Circuit Operation: • • • • IC301, Q301 and D303: 4.0V DCDC Converter • • • • IC300: 3.3V Regulator...
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 15.3.1. Charge Circuit The voltage from the AC is supplied to the charge circuits. Normal charge of maximum 6-hours is started soon after the Handset is placed on the base unit. Then it changes to Trickle charge to prevent from overcharging.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 15.4. Reset Circuit Function: This circuit is used to initialize the microcomputer when it incorporates an AC adaptor. Circuit Operation: When the AC Adaptor is inserted into the unit, then the voltage is shifted by IC300 and power is supplied to the DSP.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 15.5. Locator/Intercom Mode 1. Press the base LOCATOR/INTERCOM button, then a beep is output from pins 29 and 31 of IC501, and blinks on the display [IN USE] (LED) is caused by IC501. 2. At the same time, a beep is output from pin 29, pin 31 of IC501. The status is called "Intercom stand-by"...
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 15.7. Auto Disconnect Circuit Function: This circuit is used to detect the fact that another telephone connected to the same line is OFF-HOOK while the unit is in a receiving status or OGM transmitting status. Circuit Operation: When off hook Q107 is OFF, the voltage of pin50 of IC501 is monitored.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 15.8. Parallel Connection Detect Circuit Function: In order to disable call waiting and stutter tone functions when using telephones connected in parallel, it is necessary to have a circuit that judges whether a telephone connected in parallel is in use or not. This circuit determines whether the telephone connected in parallel is on hook or off hook by detecting changes in the T/R voltage.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 15.9. Calling Line Identification (Caller ID)/Call Waiting Caller ID Function: Caller ID The caller ID is a chargeable ID which the user of a telephone circuit obtains by entering a contract with the telephone company to utilize a caller ID service. For this reason, the operation of this circuit assumes that a caller ID service contract has been entered for the circuit being used.The data for the caller ID from the telephone exchange is sent during the interval between the first and...
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KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B Call Waiting Caller ID Calling Identity Delivery on Call Waiting (CIDCW) is a CLASS service that allows a customer, while off-hook on an existing call, to receive information about a calling party on a waited call. The transmission of the calling information takes place almost immediately after the customer is alerted to the new call so he/she can use this information to decide whether to take the new call.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 17 CIRCUIT OPERATION (Handset) 17.1. Construction The circuit mainly consists of DSP and RF unit as shown in the block diagram. 17.1.1. DSP:IC201 17.1.1.1. Function • • • • Battery Low, Power down defect circuit • • • • Ringer Generation •...
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 17.3. Charge Circuit When the handset is put on the cradle of the Base unit or the optional charger, the power is supplied from CHARGE2 and CHARGE1 terminals to charge the battery via D205 (D207), R268, Q212. The voltage between CHARGE2 and CHARGE1 flows D213 ->...
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 17.5. Sending Signal The voice signal from the microphone input to DSP (42-43). CN203 is the headset jack. When the headphone is connected, the Q206 detect it. The input from the microphone of the handset (MIN, MIP) is cut and the microphone signal from the headset is input to DSP (39).
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 18 CIRCUIT OPERATION (CHARGER UNIT) The voltage from the AC is supplied to the charge circuits. Main and Operational charge (165mA at the Battery) of maximum 6- hours is started soon after the Handset is placed on the charger unit. Then it changes to Trickle charge (average 10mA at the Battery) to prevent from overcharging.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 20 CPU DATA (Base Unit) 20.1. IC501 Description High High_Z Description High High_Z INT0 56 FLASH_RST High Middle NOT_RLY On Hook Off Hook 57 TX_OUT High BELL 58 MOD_EN Active Off Hook On Hook 59 FLASH_SO High...
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 21 CPU DATA (Handset) 21.1. IC201 Description High High_Z Description High High_Z Normal 51 XOUT Normal 52 XIN DOT_LCD_RS Data Instruct 53 GND DOT_LCD_RW_ Read Write 54 RESET Normal Reset 55 PDN Power On Power Down DOT_LCD_E_R Active 56 (FLASH_RESET) D.O...
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 23.3. Removing Solder from 23 HOW TO REPLACE A Between Pins FLAT PACKAGE IC 1. Add a small amount of solder to the bridged pins. 23.1. Preparation 2. With a hot iron, use a sweeping motion along the flat part of the pin to draw the solder from between the adjacent pads.
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 29.4. Accessories and Pack,ing Materials Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks PQLV1Z AC ADAPTOR (for Base Unit) KX-TCA1-G AC ADAPTOR (for Charger Unit) PQJA10075Z CORD, TELEPHONE PQKE10375Z2 HANGER, BELT CLIP PQQX13990Y INSTRUCTION BOOK PQQW13193Y QUICK GUIDE (English)
KX-TG2344B / KX-TGA234B 30 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 30.1. Base Unit (SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (Base Unit)) Notes: 1. DC voltage measurements are taken with voltmeter from the negative voltage line. 2. This schematic diagram may be modified at any time with the development of new technology.